It was only illegal because the govt couldn't get their share of the profits. Had absolutely Zip to do with racism. Remember
Reefer Madness. The stuff was just horrible.... until Uncle Sam got his share. Now it's perfectly OK and I may add, waaay better than a bag of Mexican, Colombian or even Maui Wowee.
Come to think of it, reading some of this forum lately, ya'll could use some. haha