legalizing marijuana

The legalization of Cannabis sativa, or more commonly known as marijuana, has been a very controversial subject in America. Its uses are countless, and many consider it to be a very valuable drug. Marijuana should be legalized for cultural, psychological, and medical purposes.
Many different countries around the world associate marijuana with magical, medical, religious, and social customs. Many of these beliefs and traditions are still carried out today. In India, it is believed that an Indian god named Siva is portrayed as the Lord of the ‘Bhang’ which is the drink made up of Cannabis leaves, milk, sugar, and spices. The herb is also used in Tantric religious yoga acts. An hour before performing a yoga ritual, the believer will drink a bowl of bhang after reciting a mantra. This helps the devotee with the goals of Tantra- to achieve unity of mind, body, and spirit through yoga. In Africa, a researcher visiting Congo came across a ritual where all of the ancient de...