re: Have you ever wondered why Marijuana is illegal? Why the dept of edu. exists?

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Really most of them?

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I believe Washington and Jefferson, perhaps others, farmed it.

As previously mentioned, it wasn't illegal until the late 1800's I believe and it's outlawing was driven by the timber industry, specifically whoever owned the paper-mills at the time.

I don't have a strong opinion as I wouldn't be a user if it were legal. But the fact industrial grade hemp is illegal to grow (has virtually no THC) is beyond ridiculous and shows the real reason behind it's ban, lobbyists and government control.