Marijuana prohibition, Gun rights, Censorship.

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From what little I know, the decriminalization and intentional demonization of cannabis (in the public eye) began thanks to the efforts of big business. A new device, called a decorticator, threatened to completely revolutionize the production of paper via hemp, making it cheaper and more profitable than traditional means of paper production via wood fibres, meaning (if not for interference) that tradional paper production would have most likely eventually become obsolete. Obviously, this was a huge economic threat to those heavily invested in said traditional methods, so they used their contacts in the government to collude to outlaw the use of hemp in all forms, as well as misinform the public by deeming it dangerous, as a way of maintaining their own wealth/vested interests.

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Various fictions were purposefully created in an effort to convince the people and the government that hemp was dangerous and should be outlawed. It's name change to Marijuana was another concoction of the propaganda, designed to inflame the passions and prejudices of the white man by demonizing Mexican and Black men via claiming they were using the drug to corrupt white women into interracial relationships etc. They preyed on peoples fear and ignorance to further push their propaganda and political motivations, all so that certain wealthy men could continue their monopolies in numerous industries undisturbed.

 

It was certainly effective, considering we're still in the process of completely dismantling the myriad lies, disinformation & sheer dishonesty that's been purposely built up around the plant since then. Not to mention the devastating impact all these untruths have had on so many lives since their inception, such as all the people wrongfully incarcerated, as well as the retardation of scientific study into the numerous uses/benefits (including medicinally) that the plant offers. So much damage done purely for $$$'s.

C.R.E.A.M.