Cannabis Quote by Harry J. Anslinger
“The primary reason to outlaw marijuana is its effect on the degenerate races.”
About This Quote
Source Historical speech: Anti‑marijuana propaganda, 1937
Promotes outlawing marijuana based on racist stereotypes about “degenerate races.”
In simple terms: Marijuana is bad because it harms certain races.
Key Takeaway
Support drug prohibition using racial arguments.
Themes
racism
drug policy
public health
propaganda
Mood
critical
historical
ethical
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- legislation
- law enforcement
- public health campaigns
Key Concepts
eugenics
social control
moral panic
Questions to Reflect On
- How did racial bias shape early drug laws?
- What are the consequences of basing policy on prejudice?
A Different Perspective
Racist premises are scientifically invalid and ethically condemned.
![“Colored students at the University of Minnesota partying with (white) female students, smoking [marijuana] and getting their sympathy with stories of racial persecution. Result: pregnancy.” quote by Harry J. Anslinger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f6a/harry-j-anslinger-31398_female_colored-students-at-the-university-of-mi_639025.jpg)
