Industrial Hemp could save our Economy

1. I agree that the symptoms of the economy's recent problems have been caused by more than just the lack of hemp production in the United States. However, you have to realize the decision by a few corrupt government officials in coordination with DuPont earlier in the century determined the direction of the ecomomy and set a precedent for lobbyists to further corrode our government policy against farmers and citizens in general into a general support for the corrupt. All other problems, going off the gold standard, inflation, fascist CEO's etc, began soon after this event. These few government officials led by DuPont criminalized Hemp production in the US, at the time a billion dollar crop. This helped Dupont monopolize the market in oil based products,etc. Dupont knew that Hemp would be a major competitor and he would sink with hemp in the marketplace due to it's many valuable uses, including oil based products. 2. Which leads us to today, where are we? Well Our farmers our growing food (corn) in order to put it in our gas tanks (Ethonal). This would make sense if we didn't need to eat. This has caused food prices to rise, (many foods are made from corn). Causing a food crisis in our country and others. Another factor associated with this is farmers have to rest thier fields because these crops deplete the ground of nutrients, loosing acres of potential crops by resting the land. Hemp actually adds nutrients to the land. It's uses are inumerable, and yet the government knows this and refuses to utilize this tool. < > I submit to you that this is exaclt yhte problem and the hemp industry is just one example of government intervention into the economy. If the government had left hemp alone, we would be so much closer to an energy independent situation. The infrastructure would already be in place. America was strong before because we weren't afraid to be innovators. We created the T.V. the airplane, electricity, etc. Think of how these inventions changed the world. Hemp could do the same. You might say we haven't lost anything because Hemp production is legal in other countries, however, we are importing products made from hemp that could be made here, hence increasing available jobs to our citizens, not to mention that our farmers are the best in the world and have the best equipment. Shouldn't we provide this advantage to American farmers?? 3. <> I contend that adding a single industry such as this would be the equivalent of an industrial revolution of sorts. Think about it. 1. One acre of hemp could replace 4 acres of trees in producing paper products. 2. Ethanol only makes up 10% of gasoline (a waste of corn) Hemp could surpass this percentage and make up upwards of 20% of gas. 3. Hemp could create a whole new production industry from cleanig products to hygiene products reinvigorating our manufacturing industry. 4. Hemp could help reinvigorate our textile industries 5. Hemp will lower gas prices, helping us become energy independent 6. Citizens could grow hemp in thier yards and get carbon credits to help save our environment. All w have to do is add another recycle bin and have the trash guys pick up our hemp leaves. Among many other benefits. It would revolutonize our country in such a way that it would be a literal miracle idea. We would have to reign in the corruption no doubt, but this would be a step in that direction if we ever got the house to pass a bill like this. I mean churches could start growing it, it would be everywhere. Honestly, I don't see how our elected officials could be serious about global warming and saving the economy without seriously considering this option. I will go into more detail if needed, but I say thet Hemp could "save" our economy. Food Prices Gas prices Contruction Environment Manufacturing The sky is the limit, call your congressman today Hemp for Victory!!!