Do you..

[Sarah]

Oh, and I'd just like to add, that if you'll do a little research, you'll learn that it was only made illegal because of corruption, racism, and ignorance.


"Marihuana influences Negroes to look at white people in the eye, step on white men's shadows and look at a white woman twice."

"There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the US, and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos, and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz, and swing, result from marijuana use. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and any others."

"...the primary reason to outlaw marijuana is its effect on the degenerate races."

"Marijuana is an addictive drug which produces in its users insanity, criminality, and death."

"Reefer makes darkies think they're as good as white men."

"Marihuana leads to pacifism and communist brainwashing"

"You smoke a joint and you're likely to kill your brother."

"Marijuana is the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind."

And, it remains illegal today for, yet again, corrupted reasons: 1. big tobacco doesn't want it legal and 2. bureaucrats won't have a job anymore if they run out of people to "punish" or "treat". And, now, thanks to the wonders of D.A.R.E. and Reagan's "War on Drugs" (which has increased overall drug usage by an estimated 80 percent) the government has SUCCESSFULLY CONVINCED YOU that it was RIGHT to make it WRONG. Be proud, America... they are looking out for you!

And, you know, that's just talking about smoking it. Nevermind the fact that hemp was a valuable crop for hundreds of years and sustained many, many farms/plantations when America was first colonized. Nevermind the fact that hemp could be a valuable crop for farmers NOW who are otherwise suffering as they try to compete worldwide. Nevermind the fact that hemp has shown promise as a biofuel for more than 100 years. And, nevermind the fact that hemp could be used for paper products instead of whacking down trees.

Ignorance. We are consumed by it.


And, I'd also like to add a disclaimer that I don't think everyone should smoke it or use it. I just think people need to STFU about it being wrong, when they have no evidence that it's wrong other than the government says so. It's just like anything else... not for everyone. Some people see no effect. Some people let paranoia (because of legality and social stigma) affect them more than the high, and that's not good. It really is just a shame anytime - when it comes to something dealing with your own body and mind - you're forced to feel bad, hide it, or whatever.

p.s. carrie, you just need some good weed. :P