Homeless veteran came to Pueblo for legal pot
Pueblo ChieftainFeb 11, 2019
"I was in from 1989 to 1998," he answers precisely when asked. "I was discharged from Fort
Tiger is 47 and has been living in
Tiger was living in
"I had a line on a good (tree-trimming) job, but I lost my wallet coming up here and now I'm stuck," he said.
Without a photo ID, Tiger can't do much, he said. He credits Rep.
"I need to get a copy of my birth certificate from
So why is Tiger in
"I don't feel like making that walk," he replied. "I like it here. Even if I got everything squared away, I'd come here to live."
Really?
"I like marijuana," Tiger added, ending the mystery. He quickly named the states where marijuana is legal. "That's what brought me here," he added.
"Being homeless in
Not exactly the endorsement the
So how can Tiger afford pot when he's living on the street?
"I do work. Odd jobs," he said.
And he's talked to several pot dispensaries about getting a job, too.
"If I had a photo ID, I'd have a job and be off the street in two weeks," he said.
Twitter: @RoperPeter
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