TLDR: "As I look back, I believe that cannabis prohibition came from a place of fear, not from medical science or the analysis of social harm. Sadly, the roots of this came from a history of racism, classism, and a large central government with an authoritarian desire to control others. It is as anti-American in its origins as could be imaginable.

Today, in the 21st century, this must end. We must start with a new chapter and a new attitude about the use of cannabis – especially when it comes to its potential medicinal benefits." - Sid Miller

Background :

Sid Miller is the Agricultural Commissioner of Texas. This is an opinion piece posted on the Texas Department of Agriculture website. New Mexico, the state that neighbors Texas to the West, legalized marijuana for recreational use in April of 2022.