Essay Archive - Q/A: Legalization of Marijuana
Q/A: Legalization of Marijuana
"Prohibition . goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to
control a man's appetite by legislation and makes a crime out of things
that are not crimes. "A prohibition law strikes a blow at the very
principles upon which our government was founded." - Abraham Lincoln
December, 1840
This pamphlet was researched and produced as a public service by the
Family Council on Drug Awareness, P.O. Box 71093, LA CA 90071-0093
Q. What is Marijuana?
A. "Marijuana" refers to the dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis
plant,1 which contain the non-narcotic chemical....
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