Were the Founders of The USA Potheads? An In Depth Look

In David Knight’s chatroom, someone inferred the Founders were potheads.

I have much admiration and respect for the founders so I did some digging.

Did the Founding fathers get high on marijuana

There is no historical evidence to suggest that the Founding Fathers of the United States, such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, or Benjamin Franklin, used marijuana or got high on it. The use of marijuana for recreational purposes as we understand it today was not prevalent in their time.
Cannabis, including marijuana, has a long history of use for various purposes, including medicinal and industrial uses. However, its psychoactive effects were likely not widely understood or explored by the Founding Fathers in the context of recreational drug use.
The recreational use of marijuana became more prominent in the 20th century, and it wasn't until the 1960s that its use gained significant cultural attention. It's important to rely on historical records and evidence when discussing the actions and behaviors of historical figures. As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, there is no credible historical documentation suggesting that the Founding Fathers used marijuana for recreational purposes.

Were the Founders considered hemp farmers

Yes, some of the Founding Fathers of the United States were involved in hemp farming. Hemp is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant that has been cultivated for centuries for its strong fibers and various industrial uses. It's important to note that hemp contains low levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound found in marijuana, and its primary uses are for its fibers and seeds rather than for its psychoactive properties.
Several Founding Fathers, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, are known to have grown hemp on their farms. They used hemp primarily for its strong fibers, which were used to make products like ropes, sails, and clothing. Hemp was an important agricultural crop in the colonial and early American periods due to its versatility and usefulness in various industries.
While some of the Founding Fathers were indeed hemp farmers, it's important to distinguish between the cultivation of industrial hemp for its fibers and the use of marijuana for recreational purposes. The two plants are closely related but serve different purposes and have different chemical compositions.

Are Hemp and MArijuana the same plant?

Hemp and marijuana are both derived from the same plant species, Cannabis sativa, but they have distinct characteristics and uses due to differences in their chemical composition.
1. Chemical Composition: The primary difference between hemp and marijuana lies in their levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound responsible for the "high" associated with marijuana. Hemp is typically bred to have very low levels of THC (0.3% or less), while marijuana strains can contain much higher THC concentrations, often ranging from 5% to 30% or more.
2. Uses: Hemp is cultivated primarily for its industrial uses. It has strong fibers that can be used for making textiles, ropes, paper, and other materials. Hemp seeds are also used as a food source and for producing oils. On the other hand, marijuana is primarily used for its psychoactive and medicinal effects.
3. Appearance: Hemp and marijuana plants can look similar, but hemp plants are typically taller and have skinnier leaves, while marijuana plants tend to be bushier and have broader leaves.
4. Legal Status: The legal status of hemp and marijuana can vary widely depending on the jurisdiction. Many countries and U.S. states have legalized the cultivation of industrial hemp with low THC levels due to its non-psychoactive nature and various industrial uses. However, marijuana's legal status varies from full legalization in some places to strict prohibition in others.
In summary, while hemp and marijuana are derived from the same Cannabis sativa plant, they are distinct varieties with different chemical compositions and purposes. Hemp is cultivated for its industrial applications and has minimal psychoactive effects due to its low THC content, while marijuana is cultivated for its psychoactive and medicinal properties due to its higher THC levels.

Do people smoke hemp to get high?

No, people do not typically smoke hemp to get high. Hemp contains very low levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive compound responsible for the "high" associated with marijuana. In most cases, hemp plants are cultivated for their industrial uses, such as their fibers for textiles and other materials, or their seeds for food and oil.
While hemp does contain trace amounts of THC, these levels are so low that they are not sufficient to produce the intoxicating effects that people seek when using marijuana for recreational or medicinal purposes. As a result, smoking or consuming hemp is unlikely to result in a psychoactive experience.
It's important to note that the distinction between hemp and marijuana is based on their THC content. Hemp is legally defined in many jurisdictions by its low THC content (typically 0.3% or less), while marijuana contains higher levels of THC. If someone is seeking to experience a "high," they would typically turn to marijuana rather than hemp due to the differences in THC concentration between the two varieties.

People in the Chat call me a divider. If providing facts and proving others are providing erroneous data to a group of people, then yes, I am guilty as charged.

As it is written in the Scriptures: In Luke 12:51 Jesus said, “Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three.” In Matthew 10:34 Jesus states, “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to earth.

For more information on this subject, please refer to :

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2019/mar/13/facebook-posts/claims-about-thomas-jefferson-and-marijuana-are-mo/
There are many other sources as well with this common theme