The “Marihuana” tax act, along with the Harrison Narcotics Act, were not born from careful examination of an accumulation of evidence. Indeed, the strong

The “Marihuana” tax act, along with the Harrison Narcotics Act, were not born from careful examination of an accumulation of evidence. Indeed, the strong opinions of reformists, and a cabal of powerful “anti-druggist” physicians and state and federal legislators were the primary catalysts for complete prohibition. Using context and examples from the readings, explain why this was problematic, and more broadly, why basing any policy solely on public opinion is problematic. 

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