[robertpaulsen]

"Interesting. That quote was from actual sworn testimony before congress during the Marijuana Tax Act hearings, and was the basis for Marijuana Prohibition."

First, that testimony took place in 1937, almost 70 years ago.

Second, that testimony supported the basis for the Marijuana Tax Act, not "Marijuana Prohibition".

Third, by citing this testimony, are you suggesting that it remains the basis for our current marijuana policy?

[tacticalogic]

Second, that testimony supported the basis for the Marijuana Tax Act, not "Marijuana Prohibition".

That's about as convincing an argument as Bill Clinton's prevarications on the meaning of "is". A rose by any other name.........

[mugs99]

First, that testimony took place in 1937, almost 70 years ago
So, what's your point?

Second, that testimony supported the basis for the Marijuana Tax Act, not "Marijuana Prohibition

The Marijuana Tax Act is Prohibition. The stamps were never issued and it's against the law to deal marijuana without a tax stamp. In addition, The government testified that this act would only apply to commercial dealers. They promised that people would still be able to grow for their own personal consumption. They broke that promise as soon as the act was passed.

Third, by citing this testimony, are you suggesting that it remains the basis for our current marijuana policy?

Yes...It worked then and the modern version of it is working togay.
The government lied in 1937 and the goverment is still lying today. It's about money. When prohibition was repealled alcohol enforcement funds were cut. Harry lied to congress to put his men back to work. The government is lying today to keep the money rolling in.
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