Did you catch ? Two neighboring states are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Colorado’s laws legalizing recreational marijuana.
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 by
— The Denver Post (@denverpost)
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Or a different spin on that headline:
Nebraska and Oklahoma want to ruin everything
— kobkob (@kobkob333)
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What Nebraska’s attorney general is claiming::
Nebraska Attny General: We can’t keep redirecting law enforcement to fix Colorado’s problem, re:
— Luke Runyon (@LukeRunyon)
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Some are questioning the states’ claim:
Since when does federal law = US Constitution? Bruning files lawsuit over Colorado’s legalization of marijuana –
— Rev Richard J Moore (@RevRJMoore)
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People are having fun with the news:
This guy seems like he’d be a blast at parties
— Brian Byrd (@BrianByrdman)
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And the activists are speaking out:
Dear Nebraska and Oklahoma, cannabis prohibition is unconstitutional and violates our natural human rights.
— Route 64 Tours (@Route64Tours)
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Even the non-smoking activists:
Really?
Maybe the neighboring states should just get over themselves already and legalize it. FYI, non-smoker here.
— Carly Heim (@WieEinFuchs)
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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?
— Grant Mussman (@gmussman)
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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.
— Kevin Cole (@KevinColeOmaha)
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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?
— Nick Wing (@nickpwing)
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Some Colorado neighbors are thanking their attorney generals for not inserting themselves:
Thx AG Peter Michael for not getting in on this. MT Nebraska and Oklahoma Attys General suing Colo. over marijuana laws
— Steve Klein (@SteveRKlein)
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Some just don’t understand:
Stupid move nebraska
— Jeremy Funkhauser (@jfunkhauser)
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Some really just don’t understand:
YOU DON’T EVEN GO HERE. RT BREAKING: Nebraska and Oklahoma sue Colorado over marijuana legalization
— Lara (@soundslikesarah)
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Some think Nebraska and Oklahoma are just jealous:
Nebraska and Oklahoma be jealous of our legal marijuana.
— Acid Burn (@AndreainCO)
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Some are comparing Nebraska and Oklahoma to North Korea:
. thinks he can dictate other states laws.Sounds like a certain dictator that won’t let me go see a movie
— Dillon Chance (@DillonChance)
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But most fans of marijuana are simply angry:
Is it unconstitutional for NE and OK to elect authoritarian a-holes who want to control the laws of other states?
— MJB (@mjbx101)
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Well this sure is a waste of time and resources. Glad we got this hero on our side! What a douche
— Shawn Miller (@Ronnie_Mexico)
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Why?
— Brady Boyd (@BoydBrady)
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Must be a banner year in toll fare for Kansas RT : BREAKING: NE and OK sue CO over marijuana legalization
— Dave Griek (@NTVDaveGriek)
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Oklahoma and Nebraska Higher-Ups are some fucking babies. It’s a plant!!
— I’m Alex Posey??? (@Kinda_rational)
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