Hemp Proposal

Mark Bricker
English Composistion 2
April 7, 2011

                    Proposal
    The United States of America has an obvious problem with our economy and we need to accept to new ideas on how to improve this situation.  I believe that if America began to produce industrial hemp, again, then it could add a lot of positives to help mend our broken economy.  When i say “again” I mean that the United States used to produce industrial hemp, but that was before 1937 when Marijuana was outlawed also with hemp.  The problem that people have with Hemp production is the fact that Hemp comes from the same plant as Marijuana (Cannabis).  Though many are unknowing that the THC levels in Hemp are far to low to get any sort of high from smoking.  The leading producer of Hemp in the world is China, and with all the competition and possible money to be made off this crop I do not see why the American government has not jumped on this opportunity. 
    The first postive aspect that Hemp would bring would be the fact that hemp nutritional products may help the American obesity issue be greatly reduced.  Hemp seeds contain amino acids and fatty acids that increase health in the human body.  This could greatly help our overall state of health in America.  Also foods like waffles, cereal and even Hemp milk can be made.
    My second reason would be the fact that  hemp produces fibres which grow very quickly and they are very strong.  It produces 10% more fibres than cotton.  With things such as Hemp clothing it would increase the durability of clothes making the American people gain their sense of getting what they pay for.
    My third and my most important reason would be the fact that Hemp is possibly the most availible biofuel in the world.  This is obviously important because of the recent  great increase of gas prices.  Hemp biofuel is clean burning and non-toxic, so it would not do any hurt to our already damaged atmosphere.
    I’m sure that if many Americans knew how valuable this crop is, they’re would be now question to whether or not this should be able to be grown in our country.  The only thing that is in the way of Hemp legalization is the pure ignorance of the American people.  This is an obvious issue that needs to be brought to the citizens attention.