Marijuana has been around for thousands of years , Many citizens of the united states have heard of marijuana (cannabis) as a common drug, but there are also people who use it medically. The official term for marijuana is cannabis sativa. The active ingredient with in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol, frequently called THC. Marijuana is a plant that grows from a seed just like every other plant. My proposal is not defending the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, but essentially the legalization of medical marijuana to overall fulfill the needs of your average American citizen. This idea is a common controversy between the citizens and the United States government (procon). At the moment there are 17 states that have legalized medical marijuana. Basically under today's law you can be arrested if you have it in your possession, that is, without a medical prescription. The complication the nation is facing is having marijuana illegal under federal law. “As early as 2737 B.C., the mythical Emperor...