Pubdate: Sat, 25 Sep 2010 Source: Anniston Star (AL) Copyright: 2010 Ralph Givens Contact: http://www.annistonstar.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/923 Author: Ralph Givens Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v10/n761/a11.html SHAME ON DRUG CRUSADERS Re "Ashamed of government" (Speak Out, Sept. 17): Letter writer David Parker isn't the only one who should be ashamed of marijuana laws. Marijuana prohibition is now and always has been based on absurd lies, such as: "There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the U.S., and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz and swing, result from marijuana use. This marijuana can cause white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers and any others. "... the primary reason to outlaw marijuana is its effect on the degenerate races." - Federal Bureau of Narcotics Director Harry J. Anslinger, 1930. Putting people in prison because of ridiculous fictions is on a par with Nazi Germany's persecution of Jews and others based on lies. America's drug crusaders should hang their heads in shame because of the injustices they cause. Ralph Givens Daly City, Calif. - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D