The Man: Harry J. Anslinger
The Year: 1930
His Job: Director of the newly established Federal Bureau of Narcotics
His Goal: Crate a problem and define a solution to it for career advancement
And now for some great quotes from the man himself!
“Reefer makes darkies think they’re as good as white men.”
“You smoke a joint and you’re likely to kill your brother.”
“Marijuana leads to pacifism and communist brainwashing”
“Marijuana is the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind.”
“…the primary reason to outlaw marijuana is its effect on the degenerate races.”
"This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and any others.”
Discuss
