View Full Version : Hemp Flag to fly over our nations capitol on July 4th, 2013
I don't know what to think...
http://www.dailycamera.com/news/ci_23587920/colorado-hemp-flag-fly-above-nations-capitol-dome
OneGuy67
07-03-2013, 11:02
Pushing an agenda. What else?
Portsider86
07-03-2013, 11:16
Welcome to Kolorado.
TheWeeze
07-03-2013, 11:21
Not a big deal if you ask me. If each of the stars was a marijuana plant, then there would be issues. Hemp is good for more than just smoking, guys.
Byte Stryke
07-03-2013, 11:24
A Colorado-made Old Glory created from hemp will fly high above the nation's Capitol on the most patriotic day of the year thanks to an Eastern Plains farmer who is more than passionate about getting the industrial stuff legalized nationally.
"George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp," Polis said. "The first American flag was made of hemp. The U.S. Department of Agriculture produced a "Hemp for Victory" video in 1942."
Did you guys even read the entire article or just read the incorrect post title
[MOD: Yeah, I'm finally reading this thread, and the link, so I fixed the title]
Anybody actually read the article?
"Bowman plans to take his hemp stars and stripes to fly above the state capitols in those three states as a tribute to the crop, which he's quick to point out has no THC and could not make anyone high.
"George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp," Polis said. "The first American flag was made of hemp. The U.S. Department of Agriculture produced a "Hemp for Victory" video in 1942."
http://rense.com/general49/could.htm
I'm no fan of Colorado being a dope smokers paradise, but I see this as not being connected. If I understand correctly, industrial hemp is a different animal that the one the hippies love.
Not a big deal if you ask me. If each of the stars was a marijuana plant, then there would be issues. Hemp is good for more than just smoking, guys.
Yes I know hemp has been used to make flags before, along with all sorts of twine and sundry items. It just rubs me the wrong way is all.
Did you guys even read the entire article or just read the incorrect post title
Forgive me, I must have been in a tizzy. I even misspelled "capitol". Thank you for pointing out that key distinction.
[MOD: Fixed it for you]
Byte Stryke
07-03-2013, 11:37
I just hate it when people act irrationally and revert to the fear mongering leftist tactics.
Industrial Hemp is a plant... like cotton
EHRMAGERD COTTONZ!! IZZA SLAVE CROPS!!!
I actually prefer hemp rope for... "extracuricular activities" :P
Just did a quick search for my own education:
Differences Between Industrial Hemp and Marijuana
Industrial hemp is a variety of cannabis sativa that has a long history of use in the United States.
However, since the 1950s it has been lumped into the same category of marijuana, and thus the extremely versatile crop was doomed in the United States. Industrial hemp is technically from the same species of plant that psychoactive marijuana comes from. However, it is from a different variety, or subspecies that contains many important differences.
For your reading pleasure:
http://hempethics.weebly.com/industrial-hemp-vs-cannabis.html
SuperiorDG
07-03-2013, 11:46
What's the big deal? Outlawing the industrial use of hemp was stupid in the first place.
Hemp should never have been made illegal. In my mind this is an entirely separate issue from marijuana.
Zundfolge
07-03-2013, 11:53
Anybody actually read the article?
"Bowman plans to take his hemp stars and stripes to fly above the state capitols in those three states as a tribute to the crop, which he's quick to point out has no THC and could not make anyone high.
"George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp," Polis said. "The first American flag was made of hemp. The U.S. Department of Agriculture produced a "Hemp for Victory" video in 1942."
http://rense.com/general49/could.htm
I'm no fan of Colorado being a dope smokers paradise, but I see this as not being connected. If I understand correctly, industrial hemp is a different animal that the one the hippies love.
What's the big deal? Outlawing the industrial use of hemp was stupid in the first place.
Industrial Hemp (and the bans against it) have long been used as a symbol by NORML and other pro pot-as-a-recreational-drug legalization groups.
I wouldn't have a problem with it if it wasn't for the optics that many are pretending Colorado is "finally free" because we legalized pot, but ignore the fact that an actual enumerated right under the US constitution (2A) has been seriously attacked by the same government that is supposedly all wonderful and freedom loving because they allowed potheads to blaze up (when the truth is that the dems only support pot legalization because they know it will attract more ne're-do-well idiots that will vote for them to move here ... don't kid yourself, dems don't give two shits about individual liberty or industrial hemp, they only crave power).
I thought industrial hemp used to be a strategic resource because of its unique properties.
hghclsswhitetrsh
07-03-2013, 12:24
The real question is when are rappers gonna start singing about our state like they do Compton, LBC, Miami etc.?
Thanks for the good replies all. I have to admit, I have never (knowingly?) come across any legitimate hemp products and must have some naivety in the arena. This is evidently due to the misguided legislation of previous politicians during my childhood perhaps.
That being said, my initial reaction of disgust, and the reason why I posted the link is that regardless of the differences in hemp's utility and the recreational consumption of it's sibling, the political motivation and "positive PR campaign" we have in CO that is shoving MJ down our throats, makes me sick... When I saw this article, I immediately associated the flag as a public image symbol of pro-pot while simultaneously being disrespectful to old glory.
The enlightened among our members here may well know the difference and don't associate hemp and marijuana the same way I did, but I assure you the early twenties and younger crowd doesn't, and they're reading this like it's another victory for MJ, reinforcing it's legitimacy while depreciating the American Flag (in their minds) at the same time... That's why I had/have issue with it.
Just be glad it's not a rainbow hemp flag.
At least not this year.
I see no problem with this. Better than a Chinese made cheap ass flag.
Zundfolge
07-03-2013, 14:00
When I saw this article, I immediately associated the flag as a public image symbol of pro-pot while simultaneously being disrespectful to old glory.
That's because that's exactly what it was.
I see no problem with this. Better than a Chinese made cheap ass flag.
Considering there's no industrial hemp production in the US, there's a good chance that the hemp flag is probably made in China :p
ImNtUrBuddyGuy
07-03-2013, 14:14
I just hate it when people act irrationally and revert to the fear mongering leftist tactics.
Industrial Hemp is a plant... like cotton
EHRMAGERD COTTONZ!! IZZA SLAVE CROPS!!!
I actually prefer hemp rope for... "extracuricular activities" :P
True-True, Conservative Reactionaries annoy me just as must as Liberal Reactionaries.
OH, THE OUTRAGE!!
Did you guys even read the entire article or just read the incorrect post title
You expect a lot, don' ya? [LOL]
Guess I'm not seeing the news worthyness, much less getting my knickers in a bunch over it.
I think age may have something to do with the historical context of what you make hemp out to be. Back in the day, it was a maritime staple. It was the fiber of choice for making canvas sails, ropes, and rigging.
sandman76
07-03-2013, 14:48
Industrial hemp test plots were legalized along with the MJ. At least the way I understand it. This is a good thing. Hemp is an amazingly versatile and useful crop. Oil, fiber, animal feed. I've heard the Constitution was printed on hemp paper.
sandman76
07-03-2013, 14:54
That's because that's exactly what it was.
Considering there's no industrial hemp production in the US, there's a good chance that the hemp flag is probably made in China :p
From the first line of the article. WASHINGTON — A Colorado-made Old Glory created from hemp will fly high above the nation's Capitol Not sure where the actual hemp came from but assume not from China.
The most authentic US flag since the first flag ever made is an insult to the flag?
Young people associate hemp as the same weed? Just like gun owners associate first person shooter games with real firearms I guess. We're all too dumb to know the difference.
Zundfolge
07-03-2013, 15:09
From the first line of the article. WASHINGTON — A Colorado-made Old Glory created from hemp will fly high above the nation's Capitol Not sure where the actual hemp came from but assume not from China.
Did we read the same article?
WASHINGTON — A Colorado-made Old Glory created from hemp will fly high above the nation's Capitol on the most patriotic day of the year thanks to an Eastern Plains farmer who is more than passionate about getting the industrial stuff legalized nationally.
I see nothing about assuming its not Chinese hemp.
brokenscout
07-03-2013, 15:13
Our Country has used hemp since it was founded http://www.hemp-technologies.com/page33/page33.html http://www.rosenlake.net/er/hempinfo.html
sandman76
07-03-2013, 15:22
Did we read the same article?
WASHINGTON — A Colorado-made Old Glory created from hemp will fly high above the nation's Capitol on the most patriotic day of the year thanks to an Eastern Plains farmer who is more than passionate about getting the industrial stuff legalized nationally.
I see nothing about assuming its not Chinese hemp.
I'm just saying that it was stated the flag was made in Colorado. There was nothing in the article that said where the hemp was actually grown.
brokenscout
07-03-2013, 15:22
http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2013/07/hemp_flag_colorado_washington_captiol_4th_of_july. php
Did we read the same article?
WASHINGTON — A Colorado-made Old Glory created from hemp will fly high above the nation's Capitol on the most patriotic day of the year thanks to an Eastern Plains farmer who is more than passionate about getting the industrial stuff legalized nationally.
I see nothing about assuming its not Chinese hemp.
wctriumph
07-03-2013, 18:26
It ain't marijuana, it's Hemp. This is a plane that is used to make rope from among other things. Sheese guys.
BREATHER
07-03-2013, 18:31
First, hemp used in textiles don't getchu high...... Second, those pricks are flounting that weed is legal and our mags ain't......
BREATHER
07-04-2013, 06:16
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
SigShooter
07-04-2013, 08:58
You can't smoke hemp. You grow it to make cooking oil, and fibers for cloth and rope.
Hemp is like pot in the same way that a toy poodle is like a wolf. Related... but that's about it.
skullybones
07-04-2013, 11:05
The enlightened among our members here may well know the difference and don't associate hemp and marijuana the same way I did, but I assure you the early twenties and younger crowd doesn't, and they're reading this like it's another victory for MJ, reinforcing it's legitimacy while depreciating the American Flag (in their minds) at the same time... That's why I had/have issue with it.
All of us youngsters have no critical thinking skills.
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