Agreed, although I suppose LSD regulation could fit the proposed narative; &quot;Weed&quot; has been a political target for far longer than hippy culture. This quote is often attributed to Harry J. Anslinger, the head of the Bureau of Narcotics as far back as the 1930s.<p>“There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the US, and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos, and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz, and swing, result from marijuana use. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and any others.”