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[Sea Mac]

I found a REALLY in Depth Article from a Link posted at Drug War Rant!

http://marijuana.drugwarrant.com

Yeah!

Quoted on May 26th 2009:

Many people assume that marijuana was made illegal through some kind of process involving scientific, medical, and government hearings; that it was to protect the citizens from what was determined to be a dangerous drug.

The actual story shows a much different picture. Those who voted on the legal fate of this plant never had the facts, but were dependent on information supplied by those who had a specific agenda to deceive lawmakers. You'll see below that the very first federal vote to prohibit marijuana was based entirely on a documented lie on the floor of the Senate.

You'll also see that the history of marijuana's criminalization is filled with:

    * Racism
    * Fear
    * Protection of Corporate Profits
    * Yellow Journalism
    * Ignorant, Incompetent, and/or Corrupt Legislators
    * Personal Career Advancement and Greed

These are the actual reasons marijuana is illegal.

http://marijuana.drugwarrant.com
A brief history of the criminalization of cannabis

7000-8000 B.C.
First woven fabric believed to be from hemp.

1619
Jamestown Colony, Virginia passes law requiring farmers to grow hemp.

1700s
Hemp was the primary crop grown by George Washington at Mount Vernon, and a secondary crop grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello.

1884
Maine is the first state to outlaw alcohol.

1906
Pure Food and Drug Act is passed, forming the Food and Drug Administration. First time that drugs have any government oversight.

1913
California, apparently, passes the first state marijuana law, though missed by many because it referred to "preparations of hemp, or loco weed."

1914
Harrison Act passed, outlawing opiates and cocaine (taxing scheme)

1915
Utah passes state anti-marijuana law.

1919
18th Amendment to the Constitution (alcohol prohibition) is ratified.

1930
Harry J. Anslinger given control of the new Federal Bureau of Narcotics (he remains in the position until 1962)

1933
21st Amendment to the Constitution is ratified, repealing alcohol prohibition.

1937
Marijuana Tax Act

1938
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act

1951
Boggs Amendment to the Harrison Narcotic Act (mandatory sentences)

1956
Narcotics Control Act adds more severe penalties

1970
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act. Replaces and updates all previous laws concerning narcotics and other dangerous drugs. Empasis on law enforcement. Includes the Controlled Substances Act, where marijuana is classified a Schedule 1 drug (reserved for the most dangerous drugs that have no recognized medical use).

1972
Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act. Establishes federally funded programs for prevention and treatment

1973
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Changes Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs into the DEA

1974 and 1978
Drug Abuse Treatment and Control Amendments. Extends 1972 act

1988
Anti-Drug Abuse Act. Establishes oversight office: National Office of Drug Control Policy and the Drug Czar

1992
ADAMHA Reorganization. Transfers NIDA, NIMH, and NIAAA to NIH and incorporates ADAMHA's programs into the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Oh, you need to read the article: this is just the side board panel to the article!

[illcommandante]

My regimen these past several years has been Marinol 20 mg PO BID (I actually take one four times a day because I eat eight times a day). That and about three of ounces of lawyer grade (Or as close as I can come) a month. Blue Cross pays the lion's share for the Marinol that keeps me working so I can avail myself of their benefits. My share of the forty grand a year on Marinol is miniscule because of the word "Regents" on my policy. My opinion is that marijuana and Marinol are two very different animals. Marinol gives me more of an appetite but once I've eaten, Marijuana is the only answer for the nausea. If it's slowing me down any, then my friends must be smoking twice as much as me and not admitting it. My pot card says "Don't drive under the influence" but the pharmacist's warning with Marinol advises me to drive with caution? So, watch out if you see me coming!

[illcommandante]

I'll out myself with this but: If we're drinking and I ask if you've had enough, it's because I suspect I may have to fight you for your car keys. If we're just smoking a little pot, then it's a matter of common courtesy.

[jbmac]

 Why is pot illegal?

Post by jbmac on Fri May 23, 2008 8:40 pm
To this day, everyone (Besides government and media) knows pot makes people
tired, lazy, content, happy, relaxed, artistic, etc. Everyone know booze makes you
the same way but can lead to violence and stupidity. Everyone knows pot is safe
when used responsibly. So, why is it illegal - is it the pharmacy/alcohol/oil barons?

 
Re: Why is pot illegal?

Post by CSCCsmoke on Sat May 31, 2008 3:21 am
I've never understood this either. I've tried to come up with an answer many times, to no avail. Maybe one day we'll know.

Re: Why is pot illegal?

Post by Master Kush on Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:34 am

    jbmac wrote:To this day, everyone (Besides government and media) knows pot makes people
    tired, lazy, content, happy, relaxed, artistic, etc. Everyone know booze makes you
    the same way but can lead to violence and stupidity. Everyone knows pot is safe
    when used responsibly. So, why is it illegal - is it the pharmacy/alcohol/oil barons?

well I fully agree with you wish it was as easy as waving a magic wand.But these jerks are pulling the strings on these puppet politicians I wouldnt doubt it if we never see it legalized

Re: Why is pot illegal?

Post by pink taco on Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:05 am
obama is for decriminalization which is a step in the right direction...that is if he gets elected Laughing