Drugged Up (pt. III, Marihuana Tax Act)
A discussion of drug laws in the late twentieth century and beyond
Not many people remember the 1934 National Firearms Act — or what it had to do with criminalizing marijuana — but the anti-gangster measure, along with racism and xenophobia, ensured that cannabis has been counted as one of the most “dangerous” drugs in America. This week, Leigh examines the history of marijuana laws in the United States, the harsh “law and order” approach that arose in the 1970s, and the pros and cons of legalization.
(Photos © Jamesy0627144 and FreeImages/willsun and zager)
To skip the intro, fast forward to the 2:24 mark.
