It was a long trip, but Denver just decriminalized “magic” mushrooms

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Prepare to roll your eyes, not only at the fact the Denver just became the first city in the United States to decriminalize mushrooms (at least in effect), but that we’ll be using (or at least trying to use) some really bad humor in this article.

First, let’s specifically cover what Initiative 301 did, and we’ll cite the Denver Post here:

Initiative 301 says personal use and possession of psilocybin mushrooms by people 21 years old and over will become “the city’s lowest law-enforcement priority.” It prohibits the city of Denver “from spending resources to impose criminal penalties” for the personal use of psychedelic mushrooms by people 21 and older.

-The Denver Post, May 9, 2019

So what does this mean? Essentially, Denver Police are “handcuffed” and can’t enforce federal drug laws when it comes to ‘shrooms. Does this sound familiar? Yep, Denver a Sanctuary City for Illegal Aliens has become a Sanctuary City for drug users. Considering how disgusting Downtown Denver has become in parts, we’re sure this will only add to this.

So how does this affect Mayor Michael Hancock’s re-election? Well, he probably supported this behind the scenes. After we’ve seen the decline of Denver under his leadership, he knows voter have to “be straight-up tripping” to re-elect him. If Hancock wins, we’re sure he’ll install new lighting along those expensive bike paths to enhance people’s hallucinogenic experience. “A trip to Denver” will now have a whole new meaning…

The Colorado Springs Gazette points out that even the storied “drug haven” city of Amsterdam recriminalized mushrooms in 2008 (Note: this may be behind a paywall):

Even Amsterdam, the city best known for liberal drug laws, outlawed the mere possession of dry and fresh psychoactive mushrooms in 2008. That move came after years of enduring consistent problems with tourists losing connection with reality, including the teenage girl who hallucinated and jumped to her death off a bridge.

-The Gazette Editorial Board, May 9, 2019

Do you know who probably took notice of the passage of Initiative 301? Our guess is State Senator Brittany Pettersen and her Christian hating husband. You remember Pettersen and her brilliant idea for government-funded heroin injection sites. Well, if she’s not recalled before the next legislative session (her husband Ian Silverii should “pray” that doesn’t happen), maybe they should look at a ballot initiative for Denver on the issue.

They shouldn’t care if these injection sites are allowed in Denver, because both Pettersen and her husband live in Lakewood. They know Lakewood would never allow these sites so they wouldn’t have to worry about drug abusers passed out in their backyard. This is a whole different level of NIMBY.

So what now? You can get mad at what’s happening in Colorado politics or you can do something about it. Please get involved with a recall – but act fast because Democrats are starting to resign. Volunteer and contribute to a challenger campaign. If you don’t have time for either of those, speak with your checkbook – don’t spend money in Denver. Hit them in the pocketbook on tax revenue. Easier to do now that the Avalanche and Nuggets have been eliminated from the playoffs, the Rockies are in 2nd to the last place in the NL West, and some Denver Broncos won’t stand for our National Anthem.

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