Hemp/Marijuana

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This paper examines how since the early days of the 20th century in the United States, a very hotly-debated topic has been discussed and argued by many politicians, scientists, medical experts and government officials, from the White House down to local authorities, namely, the legalization of hemp for industrial, agricultural and medicinal purposes. It looks at how those that support the legalization of hemp argue that if it is allowed to be produced and utilized in the United States as it was before the implementation of the Marijuana Tax Act in 1937, this industry could create millions of new jobs and allow the U.S. to compete with other foreign nations that currently produce hemp for a wide variety of uses. It also looks at how those that oppose the legalization of hemp in the U.S. argue that it would condone the use of marijuana and make a drastic, negative impact on the so-called war against drugs in the United States. The paper attempts to show that the positive uses of hemp far outweigh all negative aspects.

From the Paper:

"More recently, medicinal marijuana has been used to treat asthma patients, due to its ability to open bronchial passages in the lungs, and well as those suffering from emphysema. Several other medical conditions can also be treated with medicinal marijuana, such as interfering with the growth of tumors, reducing stress and muscular tension, migraine headaches and even depression. Also, marijuana contains some painkilling abilities when applied as a cream or ointment to affected areas of the body. Marijuana in this form was generally available as patent medicines in the 18th and 19th centuries in America but was discontinued when the Food and Drug Act took effect in the late 1920's."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Designer Spins Hemp Into Grassroots Business." The Marijuana News. Internet. Accessed March 17, 2006. http://www.marijuananews.com/marijuananews/ cowan/toronto_star_runs _a_positive_sto.htm.
• Ray, Jana. "Marijuana: A Medicinal Marvel." NEXUS. Internet. Accessed March 17, 2006. http://www.nexusmagazine.com/articles/maryj.html.
• Vantreese, Valerie L. "Industrial Hemp: Global Operations, Local Implications." 1998. Internet. Accessed march 13, 2006. http://www.uky.edu/Ag/AgEcon/pubs/res_other/hemp98.pdf.

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