Did you catch the news? Two neighboring states are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Colorado’s laws legalizing recreational marijuana.
Colorado legalization lawsuit:
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[poll id=”16″]Yes, Oklahoma and Nebraska are out to harsh Colorado’s mellow. And it has people talking.
Here’s what they’re saying — 20 top tweets from this afternoon’s news.
What’s happening:
BREAKING: Nebraska and Oklahoma sue Colorado over marijuana legalization http://t.co/snjEsUxo5l by @johningold pic.twitter.com/v7BCzYkdxH
— The Denver Post (@denverpost) December 18, 2014
Or a different spin on that headline:
Nebraska and Oklahoma want to ruin everything http://t.co/oBQTRmOaMn #marijuana
— kobkob (@kobkob333) December 18, 2014
What Nebraska’s attorney general is claiming::
Nebraska Attny General: We can't keep redirecting law enforcement to fix Colorado's problem, re: #marijuana
— Luke Runyon (@LukeRunyon) December 18, 2014
Some are questioning the states’ claim:
Since when does federal law = US Constitution? Bruning files lawsuit over Colorado’s legalization of marijuana – http://t.co/Q0KyLYCs72
— Rev Richard J Moore (@RevRJMoore) December 18, 2014
People are having fun with the news:
This guy seems like he'd be a blast at parties http://t.co/p2SXIHEfk4
— Brian Byrd (@BrianByrdman) December 18, 2014
And the activists are speaking out:
Dear Nebraska and Oklahoma, cannabis prohibition is unconstitutional and violates our natural human rights. http://t.co/l3Lhg1kQ1n
— Route 64 Tours (@Route64Tours) December 18, 2014
Even the non-smoking activists:
Really? http://t.co/TmWT7YNWhg
Maybe the neighboring states should just get over themselves already and legalize it. FYI, non-smoker here.
— Carly Heim (@WieEinFuchs) December 18, 2014
Some are questioning states trying to govern other states:
State of NE, is there such an abundance of state govt $ and time that we need to focus on this? http://t.co/oHSq8CCzNe @JonBruning @OWHnews
— Grant Mussman (@gmussman) December 18, 2014
Some are pointing out the hypocritical potential here:
Nebraska sues Colorado because of legal pot. I am wondering if Pine Ridge can sue White Clay, Neb. for booze.
http://t.co/IroRiaSD3F
— Kevin Cole (@KevinColeOmaha) December 18, 2014
Some are turning questions back on Nebraska’s attorney general:
Nebraska AG laments that taxpayers "have to bear the cost" of Colorado weed. Who's paying for his lawsuit? http://t.co/zJOKZHiX1y
— Nick Wing (@nickpwing) December 18, 2014
Some Colorado neighbors are thanking their attorney generals for not inserting themselves:
Thx #Wyoming AG Peter Michael for not getting in on this. MT @LukeRunyon Nebraska and Oklahoma Attys General suing Colo. over marijuana laws
— Steve Klein (@SteveRKlein) December 18, 2014
Some just don’t understand:
Stupid move nebraska http://t.co/klFAwtIIgU
— Jeremy Funkhauser (@jfunkhauser) December 18, 2014
Some really just don’t understand:
YOU DON'T EVEN GO HERE. RT @denverpost BREAKING: Nebraska and Oklahoma sue Colorado over marijuana legalization http://t.co/AYOMlSMa8k
— Lara (@soundslikesarah) December 18, 2014
Some think Nebraska and Oklahoma are just jealous:
Nebraska and Oklahoma be jealous of our legal marijuana.
— Acid Burn (@AndreainCO) December 18, 2014
Some are comparing Nebraska and Oklahoma to North Korea:
.@JonBruning thinks he can dictate other states laws.Sounds like a certain dictator that won't let me go see a movie
http://t.co/L8FYy9XERc
— Dillon Chance (@DillonChance) December 18, 2014
But most fans of marijuana are simply angry:
@bruvs @mike_littwin Is it unconstitutional for NE and OK to elect authoritarian a-holes who want to control the laws of other states?
— MJB (@mjbx101) December 18, 2014
Well this sure is a waste of time and resources. Glad we got this hero on our side! What a douche
http://t.co/zrPVMwas94
— Shawn Miller (@Ronnie_Mexico) December 18, 2014
— Brady Boyd (@BoydBrady) December 18, 2014
Must be a banner year in toll fare for Kansas RT @denverpost: BREAKING: NE and OK sue CO over marijuana legalization http://t.co/CjOUWRIBkG
— Dave Griek (@NTVDaveGriek) December 18, 2014
Oklahoma and Nebraska Higher-Ups are some fucking babies. It's a plant!!
http://t.co/ZLWPWXXAof
— I'm Alex Posey??? (@Kinda_rational) December 18, 2014