ch researched the plant and its effects. The results were used to review the penalties and laws concerning marijuana use and sale. Due to the findings of this commission many states lowered their penalties for marijuana related crimes during the 1970's.
             In 1986 President Reagan signed the Anti-Drug Abuse Act into law. The act provided more strict penalties for drug offenses. The new federal penalties were based on the amount of the drug involved in the incident, and targeted those who distribute drugs.
             From 1996 until now, many states have tried to pass medical marijuana initiative laws. In response a research team was formed to study its medical benefits. The benefits are good, but the study said that a synthesized drug might be a better answer.
             The illegal status of marijuana today is a direct result of its bad public image from racial tension and the unfounded allegations of the government's campaign. Marijuana was made and kept illegal for poor reasons, and should be legal in some form in our s
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