The
schizophrenic relationship America has with
Cannibus sativa is revealed in this government produced video, "Hemp for Victory". Just some of the many uses of hemp in cordage and paper made it a commodity in short supply during wartime. Farmers were encouraged to plant it. Decriminalization of such a versatile plant--Mercedes C Class autos use 20% hemp in their plastic parts for strength--is a long time overdue. Many more lives have been stunted by marijuana
penalties than marijuana use: