Quote Originally Posted by whyamiwhite
that's why pot's illegal???? youre retarted imo.
Actually, he's right. I don't blame you for thinking it sounds absurd, because it is absurd. A founding reason as to the illegality of weed was because white Americans saw a bunch of Mexicans and black jazz musicians smoking and got upset. The fundamental reason is one of racism.

Additionally, Anslinger (the guy who lead the anti-pot campaign originally) also wanted it illegalized so eventually alcohol would be illegalized again after the Prohibition failed.
zooted999 Reviewed by zooted999 on . Why illegal? Hi! I'm new to the forum, so I don't know if this question has been asked and answered, but I'm curious to know just why pot was made illegal in the first place. I've heard a few different things, none of which I'm sure about, but I figured here I could get the straight dope, so to speak. Thanks! Walt Rating: 5