Plastics, oil, and fuel?? What other non-medical or recreational uses were there? I think its such bullshit that the whole fight is over wether or not we can smoke it. I'd be pushing for using it as fuel before I worry about smoking it. Not that I wouldn't use it... I'd probably have all kinds of baked goods with it were it legal were im at. Gotta keep myself employed. So hopefully the legalization of it spreads quick.
The hemp you are talking about isn't the same as MJ with the THC in it which people smoke for medical or recreational use.
It is a very effective source for paper. One crop of it can yield more then trees that take years to grow. This is why the lumber industry was a big supporter of outlawing it.
hemp plastic - a company is already making this http://www.hempplastic.com/ 5 Ways Hemp Will Change Our World http://www.collective-evolution.com/2012/04/01/5-ways-hemp-will-change-our-world/