Witchcraft Legal Profession in Romania

 by  Kate James

Romania has declared witchcraft legal as a profession. Things have come a long way for the practice since the days that witches were burned at the stake for practicing the profession. However, some who practice witchcraft are not happy about the change.
Why are people upset that Romania declared witchcraft legal? Apparently people who perform witchcraft services will now have to pay taxes. The government is actually cracking down on tax evasion, and witchcraft is joined by astrology, embalming, valet parking and driving instructors as new groups that must pay taxes. It is not surprising that governments are looking for ways the increase revenue during the poor economy, and declaring certain jobs legal professions seems to be a good way to collect more money.
The legalization of witchcraft has been hotly debated in the region, and many witches have protested. Since Romania declared witchcraft legal, one witch named Bratara has plans to retaliate using black pepper and yeast to cast a spell that will create discord in the government. If she is successful, will Romania change the new law? It is hard to tell. Hopefully the lawmakers will not succumb to the people who practice witchcraft. If other people who work have to pay taxes, then so should they.