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Should we still have alcohol prohibition? Of course not, it's hypocritical to call ourselves "free countries" when we get put in jail for having a natural, non poisonous plant.
The government in the US will never legalize marijuana for a few simple reasons.
First of all, the propaganda campaign they've been running since the 30's has actually convinced a few people that pot is some horrible drug, mostly the ignorant religious types.
Second, if they legalized it, they wouldn't be able to throw minorities in jail for no reason. Ever heard of a rich white guy getting time for two joins? Neither have I, but it happens to poor blacks all the time. There are people in the US in jail FOR LIFE for getting busted with personal marijuana 3 times. Guess what: they're all poor minorities.
Third, the pharmaceutical industry gives too much money to the two parties. Do you think they want people to realize they don't need to get a chemical dependancy every time they get a little upset, or are in a little pain?
There are a couple more I'm sure but those are right up there.
THE HYPOCRISY OF OUR DEMOCRACY.
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