re: Why is Marijuana illegal?

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BRL79 Why is Marijuana illegal? I've watched documentaries on it, it was supposedly banned in the early 1900's because it was thought to be a contributing factor to black violence. Not making this up.

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You will find that most drug laws originated from fears of certain groups. In the west, it was fear of Mexican immigrants. East it was black men and white women.

Harry Anslinger: "“Most marijuana smokers are Negroes, Hispanics, jazz musicians, and entertainers. Their satanic music is driven by marijuana, and marijuana smoking by white women makes them want to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and others.”