In March 1973, Nixon privately admitted that marijuana was 'not particularly dangerous' and expressed concern over harsh penalties for marijuana crimes, calling a 30-year sentence 'ridiculous.'
Despite implementing strict drug laws, Nixon's secret Oval Office conversations reveal a stark contradiction: he recognized the lack of danger posed by marijuana, yet supported its criminalization.
The release of Nixon’s tapes offers a revealing perspective on the origins of the drug war, showing how policies disproportionately impacted Black Americans and hindered cannabis research.
Historians find Nixon's tapes to be a crucial insight into the flawed basis of the drug classification system and the politics surrounding cannabis legislation.
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