How should one greet the reality of marijuana being legalized, and regulated by the government? I suggest that if one supports the new provision of our state Constitution, that the transition from our present liberal position to the more broadly liberal impact of the new Amendment 64 is an important transition.

(Remember please that the federal law is clear, and cannabis is illegal, including that for making rope and food, and cannot be grown legally, or -- with the exception of industrial hemp products -- possessed or consumed).

From the certification of the state election by the governor in 30-60 days, until marijuana is accepted more easily, newly freed smokers might consider how they can help ease the transition for all of us. There is no downside.Continued