All dese governments and dis this and that, these people that say they're here to help, why them say you cannot smoke the herb? Herb... herb is a plant, you know? And when me check it, me can't find no reason. All them say is, 'it make you rebel'. Against what?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Marley questions why governments restrict marijuana, noting it is a natural plant without clear reasons for prohibition other than claiming it causes rebellion.
- In plain terms
- Why ban a natural plant if it doesn't harm anyone?
- What can you take from it?
- Question authority when restrictions lack logical basis.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What reasons do governments give for restricting natural substances?
- How do you define rebellion?
Another view
The quote simplifies complex drug policy debates by focusing only on the plant's nature.
More from Bob Marley
A little wine sometimes. Spirits are bad, alcohol wrong. Herb does grow.
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