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Comment by TommyD on February 3, 2012 at 6:19pm

Comment by TommyD on February 3, 2012 at 12:37pm

Famous Cannabis Users

Comment by TommyD on February 3, 2012 at 12:31pm

she's trying to see Alaska...

Comment by Maria De Wind on February 3, 2012 at 12:29pm

She too

Comment by Maria De Wind on February 3, 2012 at 12:09pm

compliance !

Comment by TommyD on February 3, 2012 at 12:07pm

I wonder how many people have actually toked up atop the federal bldg in downtown Houston....not saying that I have..but I am not saying that I haven't either....

Comment by TommyD on February 3, 2012 at 12:05pm

I remember Willie Nelson stating that he toked up atop the White House with a couple secret service guys....

Comment by Maria De Wind on February 3, 2012 at 12:01pm

Before marijuana prohibition began in the late 1930’s, many people, including some of our nations leaders grew cannabis for a variety of reasons. It’s fairly well known that cannabis has thousands of industrial uses, and has been grown for thousands of years. While simply growing cannabis is far from proof that someone smoked it, there is still evidence showing many would-be U.S Presidents enjoyed it for recreational and medicinal uses.

George Washington
Washington routinely smoked marijuana to alleviate the pain from his ailing teeth. Washington’s diary recounts his efforts to better cultivate and enhance his crops of marijuana.

Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson grew cannabis on his plantation and smuggled Chinese hemp seeds to America. He also is believed to have given special smoking blends out as personal gifts which is why he makes the list.

James Madison
Madison once remarked that hemp gave him insight to create a new and democratic nation.

James Monroe
Monroe began smoking it as Ambassador to France & continued to the age of 73.

Andrew Jackson
Jackson has been documented to have smoked cannabis and tobacco cigars along with the troops he led.

Zachary Taylor
Like Andrew Jackson, Taylor is said to have smoked with his troops in one or more of the many wars he was in.

Franklin Pierce
Continuing a popular theme of the era, Pierce also smoked with his troops as a general in the Mexican-American War. In a letter to his family, he says cannabis is “about the only good thing” in the war.

Abraham Lincoln
Quotes (real and fake) about Lincoln enjoying hemp are all over the internet. While some debate if Lincoln sparked up, many resources point to yes.

John F. Kennedy
Close acquaintances say Kennedy used cannabis regularly to control his back pain (even during his term) and actually planned on legalizing marijuana during his second term.

Jimmy Carter
Along with his efforts to legalize marijuana, Some say Carter also hosted many marijuana smoke filled events at the White House. This leads most to assume Carter at least tried it at some point in life.

George W. Bush
Bush publicly refused to answer the marijuana question. He was later caught saying he refused to talk about it “because I don’t want some little kid doing what I tried”.

Bill Clinton
Clinton famously stated that he smoked but “didn’t inhale”. He has been known to bend the truth every now and then, so he still makes the list.

Barack Obama
Even though he joked off many American’s wishes to legalize marijuana, Obama has been very open with his own marijuana smoking in the past, once saying “I inhaled frequently. That was the point”.

Unfortunately history has forgotten many facts of lesser known presidents like Millard Fillmore, which makes finding evidence of possible marijuana use for some presidents next to impossible. Despite that, 30 percent of the United State’s 44 presidents are believed to have smoked marijuana for recreational and/or medical purposes. While under the average of roughly 40% of people that admit to smoking marijuana, it’s still an interesting fact to keep in mind while debating issues about marijuana use in America.

Comment by Exposure on February 3, 2012 at 11:13am

How more can you get it totally wrong, where as we have laws that permit people to drink any amount of a substance that causes so much family grief and heartache, alongside violence and anti-social behaviour in general, - and yet we don't permit people to be able to take any amount of a substance that causes much family joy and happiness, and prevents violence, as it helps encourage sociable behaviour.  Don't get me wrong, I'm an ex-addict of both drugs and alcohol, - I've seen the damage and participated in the destruction it, and I had caused. - Whereas the time I smoked the weed, I'd reach out and kiss ya.  Like all things in life, in moderation and all things will be cool, though many of these forced fed skunks etc. can be quite strong for some young folks, and this should be kept an eye on if you know someone or yourself might have a more fragile mind than some others.  All drugs, have to be treated with respect.       

Comment by TommyD on February 3, 2012 at 10:29am

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