Your website is pretty much on target, I've seen everything mentioned there in other places, many times, since the 60s. Mr Anslinger's role, in particular, is well documented.

It should also be noted that the Father of our Country, George Washington himself, grew hemp (no doubt for fiber). However, the fact he noted in his diary that he separated the male from the female plants tells us he was well aware of its, ahem, medicinal properties as well.

It's impossible to prove that marijuana, or for that matter, cranberry juice, is totally harmless. But considering the enormous amount of experience we have with it, it is pretty clear that it is way safer than many other products we dispense legally without a prescription, and it is NOT addictive, psychologically or otherwise. Remember, every heroin addict started out on milk.

Except for throwing the book at anyone driving under the influence, I say legalize it and put the dealers out of business.