(Re: "Legislators: Pot law needed," news, Jan. 7.) I was at my local Target buying the usual staples from the $1 area, as well as some antihistamines and NyQuil. You see, I have what 70 percent of Colorado has - a bad cold.

Anyway, upon paying for my items, the clerk had to scan my license in order to sell me the antihistamine. I understand that it is to curb the meth production problem, but it got me thinking. I should really give an ID and sign sort of form saying I read all the potential side effects of the NyQuil. That is the truly dangerous drug that I will be ingesting. I can O.D., develop a physical addiction, and be a lethalweapon behind the wheel of a car while "high" on it. Yet, I can buy bottles of it over the counter.

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