Originally Posted by ngdawg

I know more than one who uses weed regularly and they live exemplary, productive lives. But, that's not the point of the OP....
Hearst and DuPont were the catalysts for making hemp illegal. Because of its association with marijuana(they are not the same plant, just closely related), it too was made illegal. I don't think you'd find a single drug manufacturer that would be for at least decriminalizing pot and hemp. Granted, some are doing studies on the cannabis extraction, but I'd venture a guess in saying we'll never see a quick and positive outcome.
It's been proven over and over that cannabis relieves nausea,lessens effects of glaucoma and might even help MS patients. It can act as a muscle relaxant, helping arthritis sufferers.
The government stance on marijuana is fraught with inconsistencies and lies; people abuse spray paint, but you can get that at any Home Depot, so what's their point, exactly? Big business. The almighty dollar.