Abby Martin takes a look at the real reason why hemp is illegal in the US.

“Hemp is one of the greatest, most important substances of our nation” – Thomas Jefferson

“The Declaration of Independence itself was even drafted on paper derived from hemp.”

“George Washington, John Addams and Thomas Jefferson all grew hemp on their private farms.”

View the first-hand biomedical research supporting the use of cannabis for disease prevention and/or treatment: http://www.greenmedinfo.com/substance/marihuana