How History Affects a Case
The history of marijuana legalization in important when dealing with jurors. Oftentimes they come from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Their perspective and perception will affect how your rights are viewed should you go in front of a jury.
Medicinal Use
Marijuana has been used medicinally for over 5000 years. To put that into perspective, acupuncture which is a well accepted healing art has only been around for 3000 years.
Before 1933, cannabis was considered a household remedy. To date, there are cultures that use cannabis in rubbing alcohol to use as an arthritis medicine.
A shaman or medicine man was quoted as saying that “Only white people are stupid enough to outlaw a plant.”
The Move to Illegalize
Public opinion turned against cannabis when William Randolph Hearst used
propaganda to promote hemp and marijuana prohibition in the early 1900’s.
Hearst was heavily invested in paper and his close friend DuPont was into plastics. These were direct competitors of the versatile hemp plant.
Heart’s movement took a household remedy and made it illegal in the United States for financial gain.
Prop 64
On November 8, 2016, Californians and Americans living in several other States will
be allowed to vote for the legalization of marijuana for “recreational use.” California and Washington have already taken this step.
To hear more about what Brief History of Marijuana Legalization, download and listen to the entire episode.
If you are short on time, here are the highlights of Brief History of Marijuana Legalization:
What does this mean for bicyclists? (2:10)
Who funded the move to illegalize? (5:40)
What is the medicinal marijuana safety act? (7:35)
Recognize the future (11:15)
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