Devin Cheetham
English II- Ms. McKoy
Block 1
Sept 11, 2013
The foundation for hemp
For
hundreds of years, marijuana has been used to produce multiple goods in almost
every part of the world. The cannabis plant was used to make paper as well as
stronger material such as clothing and building material; however, in 1911, the
United States government banned the plant in fear of it possibly reforming the
economy and eliminating many of the jobs created by paper and other companies.
At the time, many politicians and business owners felt threatened by the
popularity and low production cost of cannabis, and felt that if people kept
replacing goods with this plant, there will be no need for many of the jobs
required at the time. Marijuana can be used for over 50,000 different products,
which is why it should be legalized.
Marijuana
plants consist of three useful parts. The plant has the buds, which are used
for consumption, and then the stem and the leaves which are used to produce
hemp. Hemp can be strong enough to make a concrete solution, but can also be
used to make flexible materials such as clothing, nets, and laces (many uses of
cannabis).
About one
hundred years ago, textiles including sails, nets, rope, flags, and sealants
were made of hemp because companies found the plant to be financially
convenient and faster to produce. Actually, according to Cannabis Campaigners’,
approximately 90 percent of textiles were made of hemp. Soap and other necessities were also made of
hemp during the 1800’s and before.
Hemp
can contribute millions of dollars by being used as a resource for everyday
necessities. If made legal, cannabis has the power to drastically change our
economy. With the rapid advancement of technology, it is important to find more
efficient and affordable ways to live by replacing harmful pollutants with a
safer, more productive ingredient known as cannabis. It is possibly the key to
reducing America’s debt and opening the door for a healthier planet.
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