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  In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses a Brief History of Marijuana Legalization with Mark Bluemel an experienced marijuana lawyer.   How History Affects a Case   The history of marijuana legalization in important when dealing with jurors. Oftentimes they come from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Their perspective and perception will affect how your rights are viewed should you go in front of a jury.   Medicinal Use   Marijuana has been used medicinally for over 5000 years. To put that into perspective, acupuncture which is a well accepted healing art has only been around for 3000 years.   Before 1933, cannabis was considered a household remedy. To date, there are cultures that use cannabis in rubbing alcohol to use as an arthritis medicine.   A shaman or medicine man was quoted as saying that “Only white people are stupid enough to outlaw a plant.”   The Move to Illegalize   Public opinion turned against cannabis when William Randolph Hearst used propaganda to promote hemp and marijua