Indopedia All Things Marijuana
One of the most inspiring aspects of watching a country emerge from the bowels of prohibition is witnessing the advocates of cannabis rush to its defense.
These outspoken reformers come in many shapes and sizes, including people from the “illicit” cannabis industry, patients who need marijuana, and even parents who are desperately trying to secure important medicine for their children.
Possibly the most fascinating activists are the representatives of government who encourage people to challenge the status quo, despite the consequences.
An 82-year-old Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom, Paul Flynn, is one of these outspoken individuals.
Earlier this week, MP Flynn was supremely disappointed with the U.K. Conservative’s Drug Policy plan, and during the debate, he encouraged cannabis users to openly consume weed in front of the Parliament building in protest.
“Come here and use cannabis here and see what happens,” said Flynn. “To challenge the government and the authorities to arrest them and take them in. That’s the only way it will get to the common mind of the government, which is set in concrete. The laws are evidence free and prejudice…
