This year, Nevada has included a proposition on its ballot that would legalize the possession of marijuana in amounts of three ounces or less. Should a similar measure be considered in Arizona?
Hemp taboo ignorant
The war on marijuana, whether it be medicinal or recreational, has its roots deeply imbedded in the fight against industrial hemp. Hemp, or cannabis sativa, has been grown since antiquity as the source for products such as medicine, textiles, paper, food, oil, ink, building materials, detergent, varnish and fuel. If the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 had not outlawed the use of hemp, the durable and versatile crop would be harvesting billions of dollars in revenue each year.
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