George Washington And Thomas Jefferson Grew It, Why Can’t We?

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Many Americans seem to be uninformed of the actual facts about the cannabis sativa plant and why it is such a useful crop. Therefore, the purpose of this essay is to present you, as the consumer and American citizen, with some strong arguments as to why the growing of hemp in America should be legal once again.
Hemp is grown in large fields much resembling green wheat fields. All parts of the plant are used: the seed, the stalk, and the leaves. It requires little fertilizer and resists pests on its own. Consequently, it costs less, requires less effort for upkeep, and prevents the use of many agricultural chemicals, which are dangerous and contaminate the environment. Hemp grows almost anywhere. It puts down deep roots, which is good for the soil. The leaves from the plant drop off returning the minerals and nitrogen to the soil. This makes the soil more fertile and easier to maintain a crop for many years. In fact, hemp has been known to grow on the same soil for twenty ...

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Dupont Chemicals invented something called “chemical pulping.” It was part of a multi-million dollar deal with a timber holding company and newspaper chain owned by William Randolph Hurst, a relative of Harry J. Anslinger. This deal would provide Hearst with a source of really cheap paper. Better quality hemp could provide four times as much pulp per acre as trees, threatening to ruin Hearst’s whole plan.
Consequently, the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 was passed. The growing of hemp was eventually outlawed and those unemployed police officers now had jobs with the FBNDD, enforcing the newly passed law. Nobody who would have objected was informed about the bill. In fact, the ...

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