The Problems Of Marijuana Prohibition “Prohibition [of marijuana] goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man’s appetite by legislation and makes crimes out of things that are not crimes (Abraham Lincoln.)” Marijuana has been illegal in the United States of America since 1937, and has yet to stop the marijuana usage. The original reason for prohibiting marijuana seems to be based on lack of knowledge of the drug. However, since the 30’s studies have been shown to disprove the myths against marijuana. What has marijuana prohibition accomplished? It has made criminal drug dealers riche....

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