General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: What would currently-illegal drugs look like if produced by corporations? [View all]well, then, it's certainly strange that you expressed the opinion that you did and, so I'll just assume you didn't think about the actual properties and cultivation needs of hemp vs. recreational cannabis.
One of the most important reasons to legalize is to open up the market for American farmers and manufacturers to produce and utilize a crop that can reduce America's dependence on foreign oil, and to provide greener (affordable) products for industrial uses.
The public relations buzz surrounding a hemp-body car that runs on hemp fuel would propel a huge market in America that despises big oil, etc.
for me, this isn't so much about the legality of recreational cannabis - although that's an important part.
for me, this is about the American govt. getting its head out of its ass.