Assignment Task:
As a result of news articles, books, and public service announcements concerning the harmful effects, marijuana became a criminal act in all states and at the federal level in the 1930's. The cult film, "Reefer Madness" was one of the most famous of the so-called propaganda films that took aim at the American public in regard to the use of marijuana. Find a film trailer on Youtube
1- What was the initial reaction to the film?
2- Do you think marijuana possession and use should be legal or illegal in Texas? Why or Why Not?