Since there has been a lot of talk about the legalization of marijuana, hemp has also found itself at the forefront of media attention. During the segment, Upfront on 88.1 KFCF, they had a guest named Doug Fine. Doug is the author of Hemp Bound: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Next Agricultural Revolution. He has become somewhat of an advocate for hemp's return to industrial production. In the segment he explained that we have a history of using hemp in positive ways, that our country would benefit greatly from industrial cultivation, and there are no concerns that it will lead to more marijuana production. As they discussed the history, benefits, and possible production of hemp, there were three things that turned out to be possible exaggerations or incorrect facts. First, the host, Brian Edwards-Tiekart, made a statement about hemp in his introduction to Doug Fine that didn't seem real. He claimed that the Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper. While it is true that hemp was used to make paper, this was not the case with the Declaration of Independence. Anyone who studied history in high school (and paid attention) should know that the Declaration of Independence was not written on paper, hemp or otherwise. It was actually written on parchment, which is animal skin, and unless the animal ate a lot of hemp, there was no hemp involved. An article written by Steve Mount confirms that the Declaration of Independence was, in fact, written on parchment. “Urban legend has it that the Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights were written on hemp paper, hemp being the industrial name for the fiber of the marijuana plant. For some reason, this "fact" is... middle of paper... you find cracks in your case and make them bigger. Do I believe hemp should be industrially produced in the United States after hearing your argument? Someone should give me a complete report without errors to convince me. Featured works cited. 88.1 KFCF, May 28, 2014. Radio.Mount, Steve. "Constitutional FAQ Answer No. 145-The Constitution Online." USConstitution.net. August 16, 2010. Web. May 28, 2014. “Statement of Facts on Independence.” archives.gov. United States National Archives and Records Administration. nd Web. May 28, 2014. Hansen, Ray, Malinda Geisler. “Industrial Hemp Profile.” AgMRC.org. Iowa State University. August 2012. Web. May 28, 2014.West, Ph.D., David. “Hemp and Marijuana: Myths and Reality.” naihc.org. North American Industrial Hemp Council. February 27, 1998. Web. May 28 2014.