The Barriers to Marijuana Legalization (Part 1)

                 Marijuana Legalization will be a debate that I believe will never end, especially when it get legalized AGAIN. Marijuana was not originally outlawed until 1913 in the state of California, how ironic. Then in 1914 by the state of Utah, motivated mainly by prejudice toward Mormons. By the year1930, 30 state's had outlawed Marijuana, but most of it was based on racial prejudice toward Mexicans & African Americans.  The Federal Government got involved in 1937 with the "Marihuana Tax Act", which didn't expressly outlaw possession of Marijuana. What it did was impose a massive fine of up to $2000 or up to 5 years in jail depending on the amount in your POSSESSION. Now keep in mind that in 1914 The Harrison Narcotics Act was signed into law. This legislation placed a tax on the SALE of Opium & Cocoa leaves or their derivatives. So I could legally buy some cocaine but not marijuana. It's a shame what a racist mentality can ultimately lead to. STAY TUNED MORE TO COME, THIS IS ONLY THE INTRO.