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Originally posted by jas1552
I think the main reason it is still illegal is it has been illegal for many decades and the congress, republicans and democrats alike, are afraid of offending soccer moms and the elderly.
To advocate the legalization of marijuana would be very risky politically.
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I totally agree.
I would add that the big corporate money hungry pharmaceutical companies have plenty of motivation and funding to lobby to keep marijuana illegal. Imagine the hit (pun intended) the synthetic drug makers would take if individuals seeking pain relief could supply themselves with a natural herb that would increase their quality of life or at least minimize their pain and suffering.