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UK: Cannabis cafe meeting held in Broadstairs
Isle of Thanet Gazette Saturday 15 Mar 2014 The meeting which took place at Red Hall in Broadstairs this afternoon saw guest speakers including Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Kent, Alex Stevens, discuss the benefits of a cannabis cafe and the decriminilisation of drugs across the isle. Chaired by Thanet councillor Ian Driver, ideas mooted at the meeting included holding a ‘420 day’ in Thanet where cannabis users from all over Kent would be invited to attend en masse and smoke without fear of being arrested. A day in London last year saw 10,000 smokers gather. He told the meeting: “I think what we should be doing here is to call for a 420 day in Thanet. We can invite cannabis users from all over Kent to have a nice day on the beach.” The Northwood ward councillor added: A cannabis cafe is going to be like any other cafe on the High street and will do a lot of social good.” Speaker Greg de Hoedt, president of the United Kingdom Cannabis Social Club, told the meeting how medicinal cannabis helped his Crohn’s disease. He explained how, faced with the potential of losing a large part of his bowl aged 22, he left for America to treat his condition. Cannabis, used for medicinal purposes, is legal in some US states such as California and Colorado. Other benefits of decriminalising the plant-based drug were community based regulation. It was also argued that cannabis users had a less detrimental effect on anti-social behaviour and policing than alcohol. One member commented: “Thanet has a lovely altruistic cannabis community. We do not go out and smash things up or cause problems, we meet up at houses, listen to music and maybe consume too many sweet things. The financial benefits were also discussed at length with some arguing that the revenue it could bring to Thanet would help pay for community services such as adult social care. Professor Stevens said: “Whether or not you agree with a café in Thanet I urge you to join the debate in the decriminalisation of drugs.” There are plans for further meetings. http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Cannabis-cafe/story-20815822-detail/story.html#ixzz2wmwIuJZI
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