Should the U.S. allow farmers to grow industrial hemp?

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    7/30/2007 9:37:43 AM

    Okay, let's approve.

    7/28/2007 2:38:19 PM

    Every hippie and pothead in the country has a frighteningly strong opinion on this issue. As do others. It sounds good to me.

    7/27/2007 7:23:08 PM

    Found this last night while watching the Colbert Report--warning, it's definitely not a politically correct video (nsfw).  Apparently, it's a current issue.  Let's get it up and running.

    7/25/2007 1:36:22 PM

    wikipedia:

    When grown for non-drug purposes hemp is often called industrial hemp, and a common product is fiber for use in a wide variety of products.
    Sure, it's been a relevant issue for a while.. Hemp is cheap, easy to grow and has a lot of good (legal) uses. On the other hand, some people think it will somehow lead directly to hardcore drug addiction, the undermining of American values, and eternal damnation. Sorry for the sarcasm.

    7/17/2007 9:22:40 PM

    Do people actually weigh in on this?  I mean, I'm not surprised at the sponsors...but does anyone beyond those 10 care?  And what exactly is "industrial hemp"?  Enlighten me, Brian.

    7/17/2007 3:19:30 PM

    Brianr:

    7/11/2007 2:30:24 PM

    Nice.

    7/5/2007 5:15:46 PM

    This issue moved from another topic. The original issue can be found here

    4/26/2007 2:42:41 PM

    i guess this is fine

    2/14/2007 9:15:10 PM

    WASHINGTON, DC — For the second time since the federal government outlawed hemp farming in the United States, a federal bill has been introduced that would remove restrictions on the cultivation of non-psychoactive industrial hemp. The chief sponsor of H.R. 1009, the "Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2007," is Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) and the nine original co-sponsors are Representatives Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Barney Frank (D-MA), Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), Jim McDermott (D-WA), George Miller (D-CA), Pete Stark (D-CA) and Lynn Woolsey (D-CA). The bill may be viewed online here.

    "It is indefensible that the United States government prevents American farmers from growing this crop. The prohibition subsidizes farmers in countries from Canada to Romania by eliminating American competition and encourages jobs in industries such as food, auto parts and clothing that utilize industrial hemp to be located overseas instead of in the United States," said Dr. Paul. "By passing the Industrial Hemp Farming Act the House of Representatives can help American farmers and reduce the trade deficit — all without spending a single taxpayer dollar."

    2/14/2007 9:13:42 PM

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