As the son of Salvadorian immigrants and a native of Colorado, I have what might sound like an unusual question for state lawmakers:
Why won’t you let me buy a chicken tamale?
Right now, the state forbids entrepreneurs who make food at home from selling their delicacies that require refrigeration — that means those made with meat and other ingredients — in the name of food safety. It’s not making us any safer while holding back small businesses, stifling creative expression, and preventing Coloradoans from experiencing the cultural delights of their neighbors…