People & Power - Children of the cannabis trade

[martynjhorne]

the uk government attack its citizens for using or needing cannabis for medicine,,,they then allow GW pharmacueticals to grow tonnes of the same plant in kent,,,,,,,know thy enemy.

[MangoMaracuja]

We demand a full legalization of Cannabis.

/watch?v=yysP9giObK0

We are Anonymous.

We are Legion.

We do not forgive.

We do not forget.

Expect us.

Legalize nature!

[brownmariannes]

many comments are missing the point completely, this is not about demonizing cannabis, it's about exploitation of vulnerable people in a profit-making industry - it could be about illegal sweatshops making shoes and still make the same point. Very poor people are being abused in our home country and we should do something about it.

[VoidDeluxe]

@brownmariannes

exactly right. this is not about "marijuana should be legalised" - look, i believe that - it's about exploitation of kids. people who smoke weed often tend to think of themselves as fairly laidback and kind, and regard weed production as ethical in comparison to the way people are utilised in other drug trafficking.

one is perfectly able to say "weed should be legal" AND "holy crap, i don't want kids to be suffering in order for me to get high".

right?

please - guys!

[markthenicholson]

This story is obviously a beatup. Notice, they never say how many people end up in these "farms". This is because the fact that it rarely occurs ruins the entire exaggerated story. I thought AlJazeera was a good place to get a neutral story. But I guess not. Even if these stories were true, it's a reason for regulation of the cannabis industry, not a smear campaign.

[groooveman85]

Legalisation is the only thing that can stop the black market and all the bad effects that black markets have on society..

[NooNy998]

surely nobody takes this seriously ?...what a load of propaganda ..

[salsa20]

This Video Is pure propaganda that has been cheery picked.

Legalize it all and the black market will go away.

[KOmaSHOOTER]

this video is total bullshit!

[KOmaSHOOTER]

do you care about adidas shoes from taiwan?

[KOmaSHOOTER]

cannabis growers grow cannabis for passion

[KOmaSHOOTER]

They also could destroy the plants

[gregwi562]

Everyone here is thinking what I am thinking: legalize, tax it, regulate it. It's all about being practical, prudent and wise.

[phantomlord81692]

this is obviously the fault of the Cannabis plant

[KOmaSHOOTER]

@phantomlord81692

No it's the fault of the petroleum industry

cannabis is normal drug like tobacco or alcohol with a medical benefit

[greenpower0922]

LEGALIZE MARIJUANA!

[Tuathalful]

What a disgusting effort to demonise cannabis. Modern day slavery etc? Everything terrible about these kid's situation is found more frequently around legal products exported to the West. The conditions described are all too common in mining, textiles & manufacturing in the 3rd world affecting far more children then the marijuana trade.

[Tuathalful]

Decriminalise it. This and many other problems solved. Use will not increase, it'll simply come out into the open and could be taxed and regulated. Remember less harmful then alcohol; except for the dangers illegality itself creates.

[ElectRIkCiti]

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[DCHTID247]

LEGALIZE IT !!!

[isarathai]

legalize cannabis and end the problem.

[shadowq2]

@isarathai they will never, NEVER, NEVER legalize cannabis. You know why? because mighty factories of normal cigarettes would fail and go bankrupt and all their spending on technology and machines will be in vain.

And states do more money from taxes on the normal cigarettes anyway. Its a multi bilion bussines.

[faarkthelite]

Cannabis shouldn't even be illegal. It's the governments stupid policy that is causing the problem. The "drug problem" is artificially created. Prohibition makes it a good earner because of the demand.

Lets not forget, Cannabis has been used by humans for thousands of years and was the corner stone of many an Empire. It's also a medicine, that has been demonized for profit.

Problem (artificially create) - Reaction - Solution (crackdown, loss of rights and control)

Prohibition Evil not Cannabis

[basslightning1]

@faarkthelite AMEN brother

[metalbeast]

You know where children are not exploited for growing weed? California. Where it's legal. Where normal people can make a fortune growing it themselves and governments can get themselves out of debt by taxing it. There are no drug gang murders when normal people can grow. There is no exploitation. There is just a business, no different than brewers or restaurants.

[aznlalaland]

@metalbeast Thank you!

[PRIVATEAYEIEYE]

Things could be worse, they could be in a sweatshop, or sex slaves, like many of the illegal immigrants.

To focus only on the Cannabis trade as a separate issue is somewhat exploitive in it's own right.

[PRIVATEAYEIEYE]

Just think how different things would be if Afghanistan had been able to renew their Hashish industry, instead of the Heroin trade.

Perfectly wonderful blond Afghani Hash was available for decades before the Russian invasion and all that's followed.

[z3r0Projects]

Imagine what could be done with the money and resources wasted on chasing "weed-criminals".... The problem isn't drugs , its the laws that make it a worth while business.....

[chernobylFarms]

It's unfortunate cannabis is still illegal in Britain. Not quite a sedative, nevertheless cannabis IS a people-pleaser and "demotivating" substance. It keeps people indoors and out of the Government's business.

[MrFreedomtalks]

LOL wow u people act stupid, cannabis trade is not bad so u lie about kids ''if anyone believes this well better have your head checked

[colourmegone]

These are not children of the cannabis trade, they're children of the "War on Drugs". Most sane people understand that this policy has failed to deliver its purported results. What is has delivered is massive profits to criminal gangs and the law enforcement agencies who vested interest it to keep it going as long as possible. Like all wars supposedly fought for ideals it's actually prosecuted for profit.

[15joey04]

Don't think they care for anything than the money/ loss of taxes. ; (

And its easier than going after heavier drugs.

+ cocaine-elite.

Shame !!!

[ThexXWeeTXx]

@15joey04 Heavier drugs is way more, organized and the drugs doesen't get cultivated, in the country.

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