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 - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom