Interesting People | 4/20 edition

Intrepid CT reporters asked attendees of the ‘End the Drug War Concert and Rally� what their opinions were on the war on drugs.

�Honestly, it’s pointless because people are just going to do what they want, especially with weed because you never see people dying of weed.�

Malcolm Stewart Freshman, Criminal justice

�I think it’s overrated.� Allie Ayers Freshman, Art education

�I think it is dumb because they say we have this free country but we have rules and restrictions like this. At this point, we should educate people on pot. �

Maggie Stumpf Freshman, Fashion design

�I’m a member of SSDP, the organization that set up this whole event. I think it’s thinly veiled classism. In urban areas such as this, it’s a form of racism. At this point in history, marijuana use has almost been mainstreamed.�

Kyle Goldzung Freshman, English

�It’s dumb. Just kidding. I think the war is evil and wrong.�

Alan Kyte Freshman, Engineering

�I think the war on terror and the war on Christmas and the war on women are not real wars, because I know what war is. Justin Smiley is responsible for the war on drugs.�

Madison Jennings Political science, Sophomore

�I think it’s wrong. That pretty much sums it up. I think it’s misguided and political.�

Justin Smiley Sociology,

Junior

�I think it is a terrible and out-of-date policy that needs to end soon.�

Bradley Unitas Electrical engineering, Junior

�I believe it’s pretty futile.� Gonjoe Winn Masters in consoling

�War is bad.�

Vladmir Sullivan Freshman, Painting and printmaking

�It’s a waste of resources that could be used in other areas.�

Grace Blackburn Mass communications,

Sophomore

�I feel like it’s too involved. (Doing drugs) should be a personal decision.�

Emily Corson Elementary education and French, Junior