A revolution is indeed needed. However, I must point out one thing in your post: no one really knows whether or not Washington smoked his plants or not. He grew it, yes, but that was mainly because it was a very profitable plant. Although I hear Lincoln smoked it (can anyone confirm this, not entirely sure if this is true either)

Other than that I agree with you. And planting them around everyone's town would actually be a good idea, but I don't know how easy it would be. It might be kinda hard to dig a hole in the middle of some place without someone noticing (and, even though one person isn't likely to say anything, chances are someone will get caught, and that will possibly lead to more). Also, I'm not entirely sure it would really work. I mean it doesn't really take long for someone to go and remove it. The only way it would work is if they were planted EVERYWHERE. But, nontheless, a good idea if only for creativity.

Sorry to sound negative, but its just my opinion. Hell, if everyone else would be willing to try it I would be too though.