The Man: Harry J. Anslinger
The Year: 1930
His Job: Director of the newly established Federal Bureau of Narcotics
His Goal: Create a problem and define a solution to it for career advancement
And now for some great quotes from the man himself!
“Reefer makes darkies think they’re as good as white men.”
“You smoke a joint and you’re likely to kill your brother.”
“Marijuana leads to pacifism and communist brainwashing”
“Marijuana is the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind.”
“…the primary reason to outlaw marijuana is its effect on the degenerate races.”
“Marijuana is an addictive drug which produces in its users insanity, criminality, and death.”
“There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the US, and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos, and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz, and swing, result from marijuana use. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and any others.”
Well now who can’t disagree with ignorance like that! Of course there is a lot more to the story then just this man but he was the first federally appointed official to market a war on drugs in the US. If you want to learn the full history of Why Marijuana Is Illegal check out this great article from http://marijuana.drugwarrant.com
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