29th Street Ballroom
An Inconvenient Truth?
RECEIVED Tue., Feb. 20, 2024
Dear Editor,
I was concerned to see Attorney General Paxton’s claim that cannabis can cause psychosis characterized as some sort of ridiculous fear-mongering tactic of the Reefer Madness variety ["The Austin Chronic: How Worried Should Cannabis Users Be Over Paxton Suing Austin?," Feb. 16]. I am not a Paxton supporter, nor do I think marijuana criminalization is a good use of resources. However, cannabis use is a risk factor for psychosis. I don’t think it’s good to downplay scientific evidence just because it’s inconvenient to one’s political stance.
I was concerned to see Attorney General Paxton’s claim that cannabis can cause psychosis characterized as some sort of ridiculous fear-mongering tactic of the Reefer Madness variety ["The Austin Chronic: How Worried Should Cannabis Users Be Over Paxton Suing Austin?," Feb. 16]. I am not a Paxton supporter, nor do I think marijuana criminalization is a good use of resources. However, cannabis use is a risk factor for psychosis. I don’t think it’s good to downplay scientific evidence just because it’s inconvenient to one’s political stance.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Curtright
Elizabeth Curtright