ERDMAN: Western Nebraska paying the price for Colorado’s marijuana legalization

My state senator (Steve Erdman, R-District 47) weighing in on the so-called evils of maryane being legal in Colorado. Lots of scary stuff here (with no support for his assertions):

What we already know about Colorado’s love for weed has not been good for that state. For instance, among teens age 12-17 marijuana use has risen by 39 percent, and traffic fatalities involving users have also dramatically climbed. From 2007-2012 traffic fatalities increased by 100 percent among those testing positive for the drug. Emergency room visits related to marijuana use also increased 57 percent from 2011 to 2013. Therefore, I reject the argument that marijuana usage, whether it be for medical reasons or for recreational reasons, bears no social consequences.

He’s trying to make the case that voters in the next election should reject the legalisation referendum which will be on our ballot.

He also makes the argument of “it’s on Schedule 1 of the DEA, I believe it, that settles it.” I’m glad Sen. Erdman is such a supporter of the law he feels Donald Trump should be investigated (LOL no).

I personally know Steve Erdman. He’s a nice enough guy, but like other conservatives, he treats conservative tenets like a religious holy text (never to be questioned).