Pubdate: Thu, 23 Oct 2014
Source: Denver Post (CO)
Copyright: 2014 The Denver Post Corp
Contact:  http://www.denverpost.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/122
Author: John Barnholt
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v14/n820/a04.html

Re: "Edibles ban proposed then quickly shelved," Oct. 21 news story.

MARIJUANA EDIBLES AND CHILDREN

It would be really refreshing to see the marijuana industry take a 
proactive approach to dealing with the social issues and unintended 
consequences legalization brings. If adults choose to use edible 
marijuana (or any other form, for that matter), it is their 
responsibility to protect children from it. However, kids will be 
kids and they will be tempted to eat something that looks like a 
gummy bear or a cookie. The marijuana industry should not worry about 
what they are legally expected to do, but should be at the forefront 
of creating packaging that is as childproof as possible. Do we have 
to drag the marijuana industry kicking and screaming to the table 
like we did with the tobacco and alcohol industries? It's about our 
children, for crying out loud!

John Barnholt, Denver
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MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom