Marijuana edibles add a spooky new layer to Halloween!

[Caligula]

Finally the media has moved on from annually perpetuating the same, decades old, Poison Halloween Candy Myths regarding cyanide and razor blades! Unfortunately, however, they have glommed onto something that shall inevitably become an even larger annoyance to me.

Yup, you knew this was coming. And if you didnt, you should have. Check out this "top story" from the fear-mongering, race-baiting Chicken Littles over at CNN:

Tricks, treats and THC fears in Colorado

Yes, you read that right. Parents beware! Unscrupulous stoners are going to be giving out marijuana laced candy to little children this Halloween! Because... you know... its legal now.

While parental inspection has long been part of the candy-collection ritual, Hinkle noted that pot edibles' prevalence -- and potency due to the use of oil, rather than ground-up plants -- added a spooky new layer to the holiday.

"You do need to talk to your kids about it prior to this because you know how kids are -- they reach into a bag and they want to eat that piece of candy right away," he said.

Indeed. We must talk to, and instill fear into our children about something that hasn't been documented as actually happening. Ever. Makes perfect sense.

 

[EveryDayAmnesiac]

WTF, @Caligula? You horning in on my Halloween turf?

Dirty pool, mister. Dirty pool...

 

[t-dub]

I think in the interest of public health and safety that trick-or-treating should be outlawed anyways. The whole ritual is rather pathetic.

 

[basement farmer]

Might as well be handing out $20 bills....

No one better lay a hand on my Cannabutterfinger.