Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Grow Jamaica And The Society

By Marguerite Stanton


Reverend Leroy James Campbell wrote the book Grow Jamaica. This talks about the legal implications, medical, economic and political implications of legal marijuana. The film is documentary that runs for an hour. This is set as an educational and entertainment material while tackling the issue. It also cuts across the sections of the society. Doctors, economists, police officers, farmers and politicians are asked to give their insights.

Jamaica is a Caribbean country. More than two and a half million people live in it. The people boasts of its rich cultural heritage. In recent years, it is able to produce people who excel in the athletic field. It has a beautiful scenery. These things however cannot help the country in its financial struggle. More and more people experience poverty. Leaders of the nation plans on legalizing the trade of cannabis to help the economy.

Crops of high value in the market are encouraged for cultivation. These should be good for both the local and international markets. The leaders also look into minimizing the imports of the country. This is the only way considered to help the citizens.

Locally, cassava, poultry and ginger root are available. The country's agricultural department assists in finding markets for the produce. Campaigns are set on radio and television to disseminate the information. The documentary was also released to aid in informing people.

The focus of the documentary is the possibility that hemp could boost the economy. The leaders sees the proposal of decriminalizing selling and using marijuana. The country has very strict statutes that punishes marijuana trade.

This proposal is very controversial and has caused various sectors to be alarmed. The country adopts strict laws against cannabis. There are groups that air their concerns on various forums. People who support the proposal bank on the positive economic changes. They believe that this will improve the economy.

The conflicting views cause a setback in the country. Nonetheless, there are efforts to settle these. grow Jamaica is made to explain the implications should marijuana become legal.




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