Legalize it? 60 Minutes viewers pipe up on the pot vote
It’s been almost three years since Colorado allowed the sale of recreational pot -- and it’s been a “tricky” process Governor John Hickenlooper told 60 Minutes on Sunday -- something he’s communicated to other states with recreational marijuana on the ballot next Tuesday.
#Colorado is not confident enough to tell other states to legalize the recreational use of #Marijuana. My concern is our #kids. #60Minutes
— Sharline Nabulime (@SharlineN) October 30, 2016
To find out how well Colorado is adjusting to legal recreational marijuana, correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook traveled to the “Napa Valley of Cannabis,” where he heard about some of the highs and lows that have come with the law. One problem is enforcing laws about driving under the influence of cannabis. LaPook reported in Colorado, there is currently no field sobriety test in use that is the equivalent of the breathalyzer for alcohol.
One viewer said that’s just fine with him:
60 minutes is against recreational pot. I am against 60 minutes. Been driving stoned for 40 yrs. Tired of hiding from the man. Legalize now.
— Rick (@Rick3959) October 30, 2016
At a hospital in Pueblo, Colorado, Dr. LaPook interviewed the director of a newborn intensive care unit who said he’s noticed more babies being born with marijuana in their system. Watch it in the excerpt below.
Pregnant women smoking tobacco and or drinking alcohol aren't doing their babies any favors either! #Education #60minutes
— William Ryan (@willy_2887) October 30, 2016
@JeffFager @60Minutes Make it illegal for pregnant women to drink alcohol or smoke pot! Leave the mellow potheads alone.
— Monica Ruis Morton (@monicammorton) October 28, 2016
And with the pot vote just a few days away, viewers piped up to share their views:
@CBSNews @60Minutes
— Timber Wolff (@TimberWolff2) October 29, 2016
Smoke it if you got it
@CBSNews @60Minutes Bums will take over cities. Just look at what has happened to Denver
— Skankhunt81 (@skank_hunt81) October 29, 2016
Pure, clean, organic marijuana (cannabis) is all healing & a natural cure all for most diseases/conditions. #60Minutes @60Minutes #mmj
— Speechless 🙊 (@tokingblackgirl) October 30, 2016
After watching @60Minutes and their story on marijuana, it is clear to me that Arizona should vote no on #Prop205
— Nate Kennedy (@n8rix) October 31, 2016
@CBSNews @60Minutes I smoke but I think it's a bad idea to legalize it.
— ☀️California Kid🌴 (@George90731) October 29, 2016
@60Minutes @DrLaPook its time to legalize doc
— Harambe O.G. (@buckeye4harambe) October 30, 2016
@60Minutes @CBSNews Because we all are gonna need to smoke some after this election to take the edge off 😳🌿
— BeeMan (@BeeMan233) October 29, 2016