Hey, I didn't get to chip in on the gun hijacked thread - Page 5

mr. softie · 02-24-2009, 11:21 PM

The feds will not allow it. For one thing, even industrial Hemp is not allowed to be grown legally without a special permit, and permits are not issued. This is a "WTF" kinda law IMHO.

"The use of hemp can be traced back to 8000 BC in the Middle East and China where the fiber was used for textiles, the oil for cosmetic purposes and the seeds for food."

"From as early as 5 BC to the mid-1800’s hemp fibers were used to manufacture 90% of all ships’ canvas sails, rigging, nets, and caulk because of its strength and resistance to the destructive effects of salt water. Hemp was also used for making paper, twines, carpet thread, carpet yarns, sailcloth, and for homespun and similar grades of woven goods. From the 500’s to the early 1900’s, many of the worlds greatest painters including Veronese, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh, created their masterpieces on hemp canvas."

"From the 1500’s to 1700’s hemp and flax were the major fiber crops in Russia and Europe and in 1606 French botanist Louis Hevert planted the first recorded hemp crop in North America in Port Royal, Acadia (present day Nova Scotia), where it became a major crop."

"The Pilgrims first brought hemp seeds to America in 1632 and by 1850 hemp was America’s third largest crop. In fact, early American farmers were required to grow it. Two U.S. Presidents, Washington and Jefferson were hemp farmers when the U.S. was formed and they signed the Bill of Rights. Both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were first drafted on hemp paper. Hemp was the world’s largest single industry until the mid-1800’s."

It was hard to process with the machine of that era. Cotton was easier, and Hemp production declined. Of course now we have machines that overcome the processing problems.

"The existence of industrial hemp’s botanical cousin, marijuana, which contains high levels of psychoactive substances, further impaired hemp’s standing. This, coupled with the desire to give a surge to the cotton, logging and synthetic fiber industries resulted in the Harrison Drug Act of 1937, which declared the cultivation of hemp in America illegal unless grown under permit. Unfortunately, the number of permits issued was few and far between and Cannabis sativa fell into the position of niche crop in most of North America."

No permits are being issued at the present time. I have heard that Big Oil was also lobbying to keep it illegal as it makes a great biofuel, hemp seed oil being usable as diesel and fuel oil. By making marijuana a controlled substance the feds can hold off the production of industrial hemp. Just one more example of the US Government being hopelessly Moronic.

"It would also be beneficial to the U.S. economy if hemp cultivation was legalized; the U.S. imports all hemp at this time. In 1999 the gross retail sales of hemp products worldwide are projected to reach $150 million. Domestic cultivation of hemp would not only boost the economy and benefit our environment; it would also reduce our need for petroleum, trees, and imported textiles and clothes." quotes from http://www.chetday.com/hemp.html

adrianinflorida · 02-25-2009, 08:33 AM

A case like the one below sometimes makes you wonder if some of the guys in prison who claim innocence are right....

This happened locally and has been quite an embarassment to the prosecutors office and investigators. One of the witnesses was Dillon's girlfriend who happened to be hooking up with the lead detective at the time of investigation, a dog handler supposedly got his dg to hit on dillons scent at the murder scene (He has since been debunked in a bunch of cases as a fraud). Just an all around mess and waste of a good part of this guy's life.

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2008 ... illon.html

Quote:

PALM BAY -- The State Attorney's Office announced Wednesday they will not seek a retrial in the first-degree murder case against William Dillon.

Dillon spent almost 28 years behind bars for a murder he says he did not commit.

To celebrate his newfound freedom, Dillon took his first swim since he was last officially free. It was the one thing he told News 13 he was looking forward to doing.

Dillon said he's not bitter about his time behind bars. He's ready to move forward.

"My feet had just started touching the ground, but God's amazing,” Dillon said. “He just took me and said, lifted me right up and said ‘OK, I got another gift for you (for) Christmas time.'"

There could be a possible lawsuit against the State Attorney's Office regarding how Dillon's case was handled.

The Innocence Project, the group who initially took on his case, will hold a press conference at the Brevard County Government Center Thursday

02-24-2009, 11:21 PM	#41
mr. softie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bucks Co. PA Posts: 361	Re: Hey, I didn't get to chip in on the gun hijacked thread The feds will not allow it. For one thing, even industrial Hemp is not allowed to be grown legally without a special permit, and permits are not issued. This is a "WTF" kinda law IMHO. "The use of hemp can be traced back to 8000 BC in the Middle East and China where the fiber was used for textiles, the oil for cosmetic purposes and the seeds for food." "From as early as 5 BC to the mid-1800’s hemp fibers were used to manufacture 90% of all ships’ canvas sails, rigging, nets, and caulk because of its strength and resistance to the destructive effects of salt water. Hemp was also used for making paper, twines, carpet thread, carpet yarns, sailcloth, and for homespun and similar grades of woven goods. From the 500’s to the early 1900’s, many of the worlds greatest painters including Veronese, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh, created their masterpieces on hemp canvas." "From the 1500’s to 1700’s hemp and flax were the major fiber crops in Russia and Europe and in 1606 French botanist Louis Hevert planted the first recorded hemp crop in North America in Port Royal, Acadia (present day Nova Scotia), where it became a major crop." "The Pilgrims first brought hemp seeds to America in 1632 and by 1850 hemp was America’s third largest crop. In fact, early American farmers were required to grow it. Two U.S. Presidents, Washington and Jefferson were hemp farmers when the U.S. was formed and they signed the Bill of Rights. Both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were first drafted on hemp paper. Hemp was the world’s largest single industry until the mid-1800’s." It was hard to process with the machine of that era. Cotton was easier, and Hemp production declined. Of course now we have machines that overcome the processing problems. "The existence of industrial hemp’s botanical cousin, marijuana, which contains high levels of psychoactive substances, further impaired hemp’s standing. This, coupled with the desire to give a surge to the cotton, logging and synthetic fiber industries resulted in the Harrison Drug Act of 1937, which declared the cultivation of hemp in America illegal unless grown under permit. Unfortunately, the number of permits issued was few and far between and Cannabis sativa fell into the position of niche crop in most of North America." No permits are being issued at the present time. I have heard that Big Oil was also lobbying to keep it illegal as it makes a great biofuel, hemp seed oil being usable as diesel and fuel oil. By making marijuana a controlled substance the feds can hold off the production of industrial hemp. Just one more example of the US Government being hopelessly Moronic. "It would also be beneficial to the U.S. economy if hemp cultivation was legalized; the U.S. imports all hemp at this time. In 1999 the gross retail sales of hemp products worldwide are projected to reach $150 million. Domestic cultivation of hemp would not only boost the economy and benefit our environment; it would also reduce our need for petroleum, trees, and imported textiles and clothes." quotes from http://www.chetday.com/hemp.html __________________ The real money in a gold rush is in supplying liqueur and women to the miners.... May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road! Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0