The War on Drugs Costs Us All Big Money
After generations of prohibition, marijuana is finally finding a place in the legal market. The history of the outlawed cannabis plant goes way back, all the way to early 1900s. In fact, before then, growing cannabis and hemp plants were encouraged by governments, as it provided an immensely durable material that had seemingly-limitless uses. Then, at some point in the 1920s and 1930s, cannabis became a pariah and was demonized in the eyes of the general public.
As crazy as it may seem (or not), marijuana’s criminalization saw its genesis in large part due to fear of immigrants entering the country from Mexico. This, coupled with the crippling economic conditions of the Great Depression, led to a swath of resentment towards Hispanic immigrants. ‘Studies’ were conducted linking marijuana to violent crimes, and also to the influx of immigrants, causing even more public fervor.
Eventually, marijuana, and its cousin, the hemp...
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