Pubdate: Sat, 17 Oct 2015 Source: Denver Post (CO) Copyright: 2015 The Denver Post Corp Contact: http://www.denverpost.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/122 Author: Kathryn Wells SHOULD VOTERS PASS PROPOSITION BB AND LET STATE KEEP POT TAX MONEY? As a pediatrician who has dedicated my entire professional life caring for children, including an emphasis on substance abuse prevention, treatment, and child mistreatment, I believe it is critical to pass Proposition BB. Without raising taxes, Proposition BB simply asks voters to retain the $66 million in retail marijuana taxes collected by the state in the first year of marijuana sales. If BB passes, $40 million will fund school capital construction. Remaining funds will be invested in education campaigns about the risks of substance use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, improving law enforcement capacity, and supporting youth mentoring services - all important programs that respond to community needs related to marijuana legalization. If BB fails, most funds will go back to the marijuana industry. I hope you will join me in supporting Proposition BB. Kathryn Wells, M.D., - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom