Law & Politics

Why do you think cannabis is illegal? This infographic went around the Internet 3-4 months ago but it’s timely to look at again with our 2012 Presidential election drawing nearer.

The top half of the infographic contains the usual reefer madness misinformation we’ve all come to know and love.

The bottom half of the infographic proposes an alternative answer as to why cannabis is illegal. Obama has stepped up his administration’s war on medical marijuana this election season.

One has to wonder if this increased assault on medical marijuana is to pander to corporations like the below, which provide wads of cash and influence that Obama (or almost any politician) values more highly than the will of the 75% of the population who want the federal government to respect states’ rights on medical marijuana.

 

Source: http://digg.com/news/lifestyle/infographic_why_cannabis_is_illegal_vs_why_you_think_it_is