I am speaking on behalf of concerned citizens who wish to create a free market for industrial hemp.
Hemp gets a bad reputation due to its ties with marijuana. The truth is the THC levels in hemp are .05 percent, giving it no drug value. However 99 percent of marijuana that is “eradicated” is really just ditchweed. In addition, the government warning the so-called dangers of industrial hemp creates a bad influence on children, because when they realize the government was lying to them, they will ignore any warnings about more dangerous drugs like cocaine and heroin.
Hemp has many viable markets for its oils, protein, long fibers and inner hurds. Hemp production and sales are increasing globally. The government should not make a decision for hemp to remain illegal under the guise that it is not profitable. This is a perversion of the free market system!
George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson experimented with hemp growth. Does our current government think they are more knowledgeable than our founding fathers? If they were serious about the economy getting back on track, they should use every feasible resource.
Alex Szeklinski, Leander, Texas (June 24)
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