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2006-12-13 15:48:26 · 5 answers · asked by MICHAEL C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The first thing you should know is that most of the people who answer these questions really don't have a clue.
You can find the story of why and how marijuana was outlawed at http://druglibrary.org/schaffer/Library/mj_outlawed.htm In particular, read http://druglibrary.org/schaffer/History/whiteb1.htm It is quite a funny story.
Basically marijuana was outlawed for two reasons. One was racial prejudice against Mexicans who used it. Another was the fear that heroin addiction would lead to the use of marijuana -- exactly the opposite of the modern gateway myth.
Alcohol is, and always has been, a real problem in society. There were major campaigns to outlaw alcohol in the early part of the 20th century because it really was a problem. On the other hand, there were no major campaigns to outlaw the other drugs simply because they weren't perceived to be a major problems. The drug laws relating to marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and similar drugs were largely the result of a small group of kooks (yes, "kooks" -- read the history and you will see what I mean).
We tried alcohol prohibition and it was a clear disaster. Homicides soared, corrupt cops went to prison literally by the trainload and -- worst of all - it caused the biggest teen drinking epidemic the US has ever seen. You can read about why alcohol prohibition was repealed at http://druglibrary.org/prohibitionresults.htm
2006-12-15 05:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by Cliff Schaffer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first of all, you won't be in a position to outlaw all alcohol. it quite is a persevative. additionally alcohol isn't risky the comparable way as Weed. Weed stay on your equipment continually, alcohol would not Alcohol could do greater actual harm yet weed does for greater harm to the recommendations chemistry. in case you're taking a sip of alcohol do you get inebriated, yet once you're taking a toke of marijuana, does that result you.
2016-10-14 22:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by porix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Booze, beer, and cigarettes are taxed. Weed isn't. Obviously health issues were not considered. It's all about the money.
2006-12-13 18:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wy is you askin' this question in the astronomy section?
2006-12-14 06:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law is an ***!
2006-12-13 23:29:14 · answer #5 · answered by Billy Butthead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋