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Originally Posted by Superbelt
Hmm, what I have heard of the origins of the, at least federal, marijuana ban were that it was a joint effort between the tobacco industry and lumber/paper industry which successfully lobbied to make it and all hemp products made illegal to keep it from cutting into their business.
Is this right or wrong?
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It is correct, but I don't think this was ever officially given as the rationale for the ban nor was this the only reason for it. The government had a "Hemp for Victory" campaign during world war two, so I'm not sure how much sway the paper/rope lobby actually had.