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1. I'm in favor, although I prefer the genus name Cannabis.

Sat Dec 21, 2024, 04:55 PM

Dec 2024

Marijuana has racist overtones, since it was used to associate Hispanic (especially Mexican) immigrants with illicit drug use. Reefer madness!

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Dennis Donovan Dec 2024 OP

I'm in favor, although I prefer the genus name Cannabis. mike_c Dec 2024 #1

I agree with the change. Dennis Donovan Dec 2024 #4

I second it! Stargleamer Dec 2024 #2

How about "Let's get into the weeds" for a forum name? True Dough Dec 2024 #3

We already have a cannabis forum: Dennis Donovan Dec 2024 #5