The state of Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Colorado’s marijuana law. The concern seems to be that marijuana from Colorado is coming to Oklahoma. That concerns me also. What can we do to reduce their market share? What can we do to reduce the market share for all imported and black market marijuana in Oklahoma? How can we keep the profits here and generate tax money to help Oklahoma?

This was once the problem with the tattoo business. Oklahomans were spending gas money and travel time going to other states for tattoos. They were paying tattoo businesses and taxes in other states! In 2006, Oklahoma wised up and legalized tattooing. The marijuana situation is the same. Many Oklahomans want marijuana. It’s popular even with our insane laws.

We obviously need to establish a legal market in Oklahoma. I’m certain most Oklahomans would prefer to know exactly who’s profiting from their pot purchase. Furthermore, I’m certain most would like to be able to hold marijuana businesses legally accountable for the composition of the product. I agree that marijuana from Colorado is bad for Oklahoma. We need to be able to legally buy Oklahoma-grown marijuana.

Jeff Pickens, Stillwater