Why is Pot Illegal?
Marijuana is illegal because it is perceived as addictive, has been linked with other narcotics, and has no accepted medical use.
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You'll see that marijuana's criminalization is filled with: Racism Fear Protection of Corporate Profits Yellow Journalism MORE?
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It's perceived as addictive, is associated with unfashionable lifestyles, is linked with narcotics, and has no 'accepted' use.
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Propaganda is what made marijuana illegal. False information about the wonder plant, it made it illegal in 1937 with the tax act.
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Marijuana is illegal because politicians don't want to appear to be weak on drugs. Thanks for using ChaCha!
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Under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug. It has a high potential for abuse.
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The history of marijuana's criminalization is filled with racism, fear, protection of corporate profits and corruption. ChaCha on!
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Those who voted on the legal fate of this plant never had the facts, but were dependent on information supplied by those...MORE?
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In the late 1980's most states rewrote their drug laws and imposed stricter penalties for marijuana use as it alters the mind.MORE
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About Marijuana
Marijuana is a plant that can be smoked and ingested for use as a psychoactive drug. Marijuana is also know as cannabis, weed and pot. It can be used as a stimulant, depressant and hallucinogenic. The plant can be used for medical purposes, however local laws can differ from state to state. Use of marijuana dates back to the third millennium B.C and was used for rituals and ceremonies. It's estimated that 22.5 million people throughout the world use Marijuana on a daily basis.
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