IN DEFENSE OF LEGALIZING MARIJUANA IN COLO.

Re: "Grass roots; 58,866 Denver residents voted to legalize pot -
among them, these moms," Dec. 27 Scene story.

I find the mothers in the story about pot smoking self-centered and
irresponsible. Especially the mother who is a psychologist. In her
profession, she must have dealt with drug abuse. If any of these
mothers need to unwind after a hard day, there are a dozen ways to do
it without getting stoned.

The local paper here in the Grand Valley just ran a three-part series
about juvenile crime and violence. There were stories about young
people who started smoking marijuana after seeing their parents doing
it. It can lead to the use of other drugs and to a young person
becoming involved in crime.

The mothers in The Post's story need to put down their marijuana
pipes and be good role models for their children and teach them the
dangers of smoking marijuana.

Leigh Perschon, Grand Junction