Why is weed illegal and not alcohol you would like hard proof URL to site?

- Historical reasons:

1. [Early 20th century laws targeting Mexican immigrants]

(https://www.history.com/news/marijuana-laws-racist-origins)

- Federal Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act:

1. [Full text of the Controlled Substances Act (1970)]

(https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/schedules/controlled_substances.pdf)

- Cultural and social stigma:

1. [A history of marijuana prohibition in the United States]

(https://www.drugpolicy.org/issues/marijuana-legalization/history-marijuana-prohibition-united-states)

Here are some reasons why alcohol is not illegal:

- Long history of use and cultural acceptance:

1. [A brief history of alcohol]

(https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-americas/history-of-alcohol)

- Economic and commercial interests:

1. [Alcohol's economic impact]

(https://www.statista.com/topics/1115/alcoholic-drinks/)

It is important to note that the legality of drugs can change over time and can vary between different countries and jurisdictions.