Jess Lahitou

I recognize there are loads of readers who think the Republican Party’s demise is nothing to cry about. I get that. But for centuries, our country has relied on two strong, restrained parties that operate along shared political norms.

Wayne Tracker. When I first came across this made-up alias, it didn’t speak to me like someone’s first and last name.

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump won big in yesterday’s New York Primary contests.

So I’m writing today from Elevation 8,080 ft., here in Avon, Colorado.

A tradition dating back to 1997, starting each November 1st, Starbucks introduces their holiday cup. So after 10 long months of waiting, forgive me for experiencing childlike letdown over this year’s Red Cup.

We talk about having debate-watching parties, popping popcorn, making bets… it’s all a little weird, and probably not good for democracy.

If I’m just online screaming, what am I not doing in physical reality?

But the way I see it, concerning the issue of legalizing pot we have two questions: 1) Whether a person has the right to get high, and 2) Whether that right supersedes the rights of other potentially affected parties.

What do you say? What do you say when the unthinkable happens?

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