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It was once used to make clothes and paper, and even as a cure for disease. But in many countries today, people who are caught with cannabisA tall plant. When parts of it are smoked or eaten, it can have a mind-altering effect. in their pockets are arrested and even sent to prison.

Now, GermanyOne of Europe's largest countries, with a popultion of nearly 86 million. is set to make a big change. The country's leaders plan to make cannabis legalSomething that is legal is allowed by the law. . It will be one of the biggest countries in the world to change its laws on cannabis.

Under the new plans, people could buy up to 50g of cannabis per month in "cannabis clubs" and grow three cannabis plants at home.

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Some think this is a good idea. They can make sure that any cannabis being sold is as safe as possible. And many believe that adults should be allowed to make their own choices on whether or not to use cannabis.

But others are worried by the plans. Some think making cannabis legal will mean that more people start using it. And there is still a lot we do not know about cannabis, and whether or not it is really safe in the long term.

Yes! Banning cannabis does not stop people from using it. It is better to make it legal, and make sure that people use it safely.

No! There is still so much we do not know about cannabis. It would not be responsible to make it legal.

Cannabis - A tall plant. When parts of it are smoked or eaten, it can have a mind-altering effect.

Germany - One of Europe's largest countries, with a popultion of nearly 86 million.

Legal - Something that is legal is allowed by the law.