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Old 11-30-2004, 10:14 AM   #14 (permalink)
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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?
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.
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