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  Hot topic: Colorado and Washington legalize marijuana
  on November 08, 2012 at 9:47 AM, updated April 04, 2013 at 4:09 PM
  Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize marijuana for recreational use in the prohibition era on Tuesday after Amendment 64 in Colorado and Initiative 502 in Washington both passed, John Iadarola and Lisa Ferguson discuss the news on TYT University's YouTube channel.
  We posted the news on Election Night, here on syracuse.com.
  As you might expect, the topic prompted a range of comments.
  Here's one, from reader sam basile:
  It's about time somebody is trying to bring sanity to this whole drug fiasco.
  And another from reader ToddOConnor:
  The Constitution is very clear. Article VI, Section II states that the Constitution, laws enacted by the Congress of the United States, and any treaties entered into by the U.S. are the supreme law of the land. No state law can make a federal law null and void. The legalization will not withstand a challenge in the federal courts.
  And this from CoolP:
  I'm an advocate of state's rights and the voters have spoken. I'm just happy I'm not a parent in Colorado or Washington. It was tough enough educating my kids on the perils of underage and irresponsible drinking. I remember spending hours awake at night praying my kids would come home safely. With easy and legal access to Marijuana now, I wish the parents well. What's the next big driving offense? DWS – Driving while Stoned? It will be interesting to say the least. It will cost more to enforce – blood tests vs. breathalyzer's, riding insurance premiums to cover stoned drivers, and more lawyers will get rich. One question - Can a blood test determine if you just got stoned or you were stoned yesterday? Final thought – Will employers still drug test candidates for employment? I can see the lawsuits now.