Vermont Senate weighs industrial hemp bill | Addison County Independent

Vermont Senate weighs industrial hemp bill:

"The Vermont Senate is considering a bill to legalize industrial hemp for growth and sale in Vermont. Rep. Michael Fisher, D-Lincoln, one of bill H.267’s sponsors in the Vermont House of Representatives, said that hemp could make a new, very versatile crop for Vermont’s agricultural industry" -- Addison County Independent

ND farmers challenge hemp ban

Dakota Farmer reports:

"Two North Dakota farmers have filed an appeal to end the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's ban on industrial hemp production.

Attorneys for State Representative David Monson, Osnabrock, and Wayne Hauge, Ray, filed appeals with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit."

California: Legalize Hemp In 2008

California: Legalization legislation: "For more information on Jack Herer and his cause please visit Jack Herer’s Website."

The wrong conspiracy

According to Nevada Thunder: "The evidence for a “hemp conspiracy” just doesn’t stand up. It is far more likely that marijuana was outlawed because of racism and cultural warfare."

Top Doctors Association says "YES" to Medical Marijuana

Top Doctors Association Says "YES" to Medical Marijuana:

"In a position paper, a leading American medical association has endorsed the medicinal use of marijuana, called for more studies of its medical uses, and urged the US government to get out of the way. The position paper from the American College of Physicians was released last Friday after being approved by the group's governing body."

Is Marijuana Safer Than Alcohol?

Is Marijuana Safer Than Alcohol?: "The short answer is yes."

America's $42 Billion Annual Boondoggle

AlterNet: DrugReporter: War on Pot: $42 Billion Annual Boondoggle

Why is Marijuana Illegal?

Why is Marijuana Illegal?:

"Many people assume that marijuana was made illegal through some kind of process involving scientific, medical, and government hearings; that it was to protect the citizens from what was determined to be a dangerous drug.

The actual story shows a much different picture. Those who voted on the legal fate of this plant never had the facts, but were dependent on information supplied by those who had a specific agenda to deceive lawmakers. You'll see below that the very first federal vote to prohibit marijuana was based entirely on a documented lie on the floor of the Senate."

Read on.