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    "content": "It is therefore fair for the petitioner to be heard as a Kenyan. He should come before the committee and we do research. It should be noted that we also have another plant, miraa, that people use and there have been debates around it. Before we oppose or allow certain things to be brought to the Floor, we ought to invite experts. If the person who brought this petition has got clear evidence that this plant can assist us, it will be considered. I know of people who are on Marijuana for medical purposes in the USA and since they started using, it has helped them improve their lives. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am not here to support or oppose this petition. I am here to make a statement that it is imperative that we carry out due diligence, particularly on this chemical that helps reduce pain. I know people who are very sick and the only thing that helps them is the chemical found in Cannabis Sativa . I know other people will comment that the same chemical can be found in other pain killers. However, as a House of union, we should allow Kenyans to bring what they believe is in their constitutional right and opinion. It is guaranteed under the Constitution of Kenya that every Kenyan has his or her own opinion so we should not hold them back. I am neither supporting nor opposing this petition; we just ought to carry out more research on this plant. If we find that it is of good use in terms of medicinal value, then why not legalize it? However, if we find that it is wrong, we should castigate it. Let us not be quick to judge. I am sure the petitioner must have done a lot of research. The problem we have here is that we just read about it like I did. I can confess that I have never consumed it. In fact, it was just a few years ago that I got to know the plant. I went on a trip to California and I saw farms and shops that are legal and trade in this product. I did not agree with it but I also did not dismiss it. It is imperative that before we dismiss a petition, we should give that Kenyan an opportunity to be heard. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir."
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