"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 usage. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers and any others." - Harry J. Anslinger, first US drug czar.
wow
It's not illegal (at least where I live). It's been legal for a few years now and I assure you that things haven't gone to hell in a hand-basket.
Do you think it should be illegal, and if so, why?
(edited for clarification)
At the time when it was made illegal (early 30s): racist policies and pressure from various businesses. Now? Because of entrenched "tradition" within many reactionary legislatures.
I'd like to know, too. It changes slowly, fortunately, and more and more jurisdictions recognize cannabis as both a potent medicine and safe recreational drug.