Editor,
As a mother of multiple children in town, I felt it necessary to speak up about Measure KK. I was actually somewhat indifferent to this proposition until recently. OC Weekly published an article about one of my favorite beaches, Thousand Steps. Apparently, it’s going to be a great place to get faded, watch blurs of light, pitch black skies and hear those crashing waves. I look at Thousand Steps beach as a great place to exercise, swim, skim, and hang out with friends and family. But, get high? Is this what Laguna will be turning into if Measure KK passes? Our beautiful beaches have already been victims to carelessness and disrespect by many. Are we really asking for more?
For those of you who are fighting to pass this measure, I urge you to sit down and really think about what this potentially could do to our town. Please don’t say you deserve to have a dispensary in town. We have come so far already regarding marijuana and its use.
Anyone with a medical marijuana card can drive to any dispensary to get whatever they want. Even easier, as simple as calling for pizza delivery, you can also have your marijuana delivered. Elderlies unable to drive, one Uber away will get you there safely and quickly!
I know this as a medical marijuana user myself. It has helped me with some medical issues and I do believe in its use. I just don’t believe as a community we are ready for this, or should welcome it. I don’t see this measure about helping us who need it. I see it as one that will harm us all. Please vote no on KK.
Elaine Rogers, Laguna Beach
