I have to write about a law, about WHO worked to get the law passed or stopped. The law I’m working with is CALIFORNIA CODES HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11357-11362.9 but I can use any state or federal law. I want to do marijuana use. Any information or links would be great- thanks.
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Marihuana Tax Act of 1937
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HR. 238 [75th]: Marihuana Tax Act
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Signed by the president.
Introduced August 2, 1937
Sponsor(s) Rep. Robert L. Doughton [-]
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In the United States, the 1937 Marihuana Tax Act, Pub. 238, 75th Congress, 50 Stat. 551 (Aug. 2, 1937), was a significant bill on the path that led to the criminalization of cannabis. It was introduced to U.S. Congress by “Drug Czar” Harry Anslinger, then Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics.
Marijuana was criminalized on a federal level with the passage of the Marijuana Tax Act in 1937. (A few states already had restrictions.) During which, Harry J. Anslinger, commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, testified to all sorts of outrageous lies, including, “Smoke a joint, and you’re likely to kill your brother,” and calling marijuana the “deadliest drug ever known.” (His motive was partly racism, and partly ambition. He was willing to exploit anything for political and/or financial gain.) Anslinger testified that fifty percent of all violent crimes in the US were committed by blacks, Mexicans, etc., and could be traced directly to marijuana, when, in fact, 65 to 75% of all violent crimes committed in the US were (and still are) alcohol-related.
An actual medical doctor, Dr. James Woodward, testified on behalf of the American Medical Association, that “there is no evidence that marijuana is a dangerous drug,” and calling the whole fabric of federal testimony “tabloid sensationalism.” However, when the bill came up on the floor of Congress, one pertinent question was asked: “Did anyone consult with the AMA and get their opinion?” Rep. Carl Vinson replied, “Yes, we have, a Dr. Wharton [a mispronunciation of Woodward] and the AMA are in complete agreement.” And with this bold-faced lie, the act was passed.