Let me share some more thoughts on why I urge you to vote no on 205.

The attempt to legalize marijuana is funded largely by out-of-state interests (including George Soros), many of whom financed the campaigns in other states.

Why spend millions of dollars on this? Maybe they see it as an “investment” and anticipate even greater millions coming back to them?

“Follow the money.” Supporters of 205 promise money for schools; this is perhaps their biggest selling point for voters --- most of whom haven’t read the 20 pages of detailed, surprising language in the proposition.

What’s so bad about more money for schools? What’s bad is that the money first goes to a new government agency to administer the policy and a new enforcement agency (a “marijuana police”).

If the promised money ever gets to schools, the estimates are only about $30 - $50 per student per year.

What about the monetary and other costs of more traffic accidents, increased emergency room (ER) visits, and more newly addicted users?

We must not ignore logic and common sense for a few bucks. In Colorado, edible marijuana is being promoted as a smoke-free option. It’s marketed as cookies, beverages, and candy – with bright packaging and enticing names, often clearly knock-offs of regular candy, like gummy bears. Why? Could marketing be directed at younger users?

It has been shown that the younger a person is at first use of marijuana (and other mind-altering drugs), the more likely they will become regular users and become addicted. “Follow the money.”

Last promise – it will put the drug cartels out of business. Why won’t the cartels just undercut the “legal” price and continue their profitable business? No logical answer is there?

For our kids and for common sense, please vote no on Prop. 205.