In fact, up until DUPONT made hemp growth illegal to promote it's cotton, hemp was a major help to the economy of the U.S. and beyond. It even helped the country get through several wars. The growth and use of hemp is as important to American history as, well, the Declaration of Independence – which was written on hemp paper. Or Levi’s jeans, originally made with hemp fiber. Or from the very beginning, say the Jamestown or Plymouth Rock colonies where it was illegal NOT to grow hemp. Even the first flag was hemp fabric.
For some further reading, here's what The Bible has to say:
Who covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth rain for the earth. Who maketh grass to grow on the mountains, and herbs for the service of men.
Psalm 147 verse 8
Then God said, "Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you;
Genesis 1:29
Blessed are those who made these Little Debbie snack cakes for they are the righteous bringers of happiness.
Matty 5:12pm
(Okay, I made that one up - but you get the point)
If you'd like to get involved with the advocacy of hemp you can get on board here:
http://www.votehemp.com/
or check out http://blog.mpp.org/
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