Annotated Bibliography: Legalization of Marijuana

Tate, Katherine, et al., editors. Something’s in the Air : Race, Crime, and the Legalization of Marijuana https://lynn.on.worldcat.org/oclc/881204398

Katherine’s book offers a view of how the American drug laws have unfairly treated the African Americans and the Latinos who are arrested more often than the whites in possession of illegal drugs, more so Marijuana.  The individuals are given harsh sentences likely to suggest that possession of marijuana is illegal. The author also inquires on how the legalization of Marijuana will affect the people of color (Katherine et al.). According to Katherine et al., the legalization of marijuana is necessary to safeguard the families in the minority groups in the United States from inequality and unfair treatment. The book also provides an analysis of various authors discussing health, economic, and empowerment issues and compares the various lessons on drugs in other nations.

American Academy of Pediatrics. Medical Risks of Marijuana. American Academy of Pediatrics, 2017. https://lynn.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1042329470. Accessed 22 Nov. 2019.

The book describes the various risks associated with the legalization of marijuana; for instance, the American Academy of Pediatrics has explained the dangers linked to the use of recreational marijuana. The author also describes the medicinal use of marijuana. In the book, the pediatricians need to understand more about marijuana before making decisions on how it will benefit patients. The book also consists of a collection of AAP publications that can serve as a guide more so to the legislators who may require health information concerning the effects of using marijuana for medicinal purposes (American Academy of Pediatrics).  AAP policies have also been described in the book, and this can have an influence on the legalization of marijuana.

Kilmer, Beau, et al. Reducing Drug Trafficking Revenues and Violence in Mexico Would Legalizing Marijuana in California Help? RAND International Programs and Drug Policy Research Center, 2010. https://lynn.on.worldcat.org/oclc/705012346. Accessed 22 Nov. 2019.

Kilmer’s book describes why the U.S command for prohibited drugs tends to create markets for Mexican drug trafficking organizations (DTO), and promotes sadism in Mexico. Furthermore, the book describes how the legalization of marijuana in California influences drug trafficking organization’s revenues and violence in Mexico. Mexican drug trafficking organization’s gross income from the exportation of cannabis is about $2 billion (Kilmer et al. 63). Marijuana benefits most Mexican drug trafficking organizations; as a result, legalization should not be taken seriously. Marijuana produced in California can be smuggled to other states at the low process that outcompetes the Mexican; through this, Mexican supplies will reduce hence affecting the drug trafficking organizations.

Caulkins, Jonathan P, et al. Considering Marijuana Legalization : Insights for Vermont and Other Jurisdictions. RAND Corporation, 2015. https://lynn.on.worldcat.org/oclc/913695044. Accessed 22 Nov. 2019.

Caulkins’ book offers a different perspective whereby marijuana legalization is perceived to be a controversial issue. The author describes how the U.S. states have passed a law to remove the prohibition and, instead, legalize marijuana for the commercial industry. Voters in Washington DC passed a bill to decriminalize home manufacture and personal possession of marijuana. The authors describe how marijuana legalization in Uruguay impacted the nation, as well as the factors considered before the legalization process (Caulkins 75). Furthermore, the authors also focus on the consequences of legalizing marijuana in a country.  The future of cannabis is also discussed; however, the readers should not be swayed, but instead informed about marijuana, and they can make decisions. The source is essential as it can serve as a basis for understanding the legalization process as it describes the various alternatives to traditional marijuana prohibition.

O’Rourke, Beto, and Susannah Mississippi Byrd. Dealing Death and Drugs : The Big Business of Dope in the U.s. and Mexico : An Argument to End the Prohibition of Marijuana. 1st ed., 1st ed., Cinco Puntos Press, 2011. https://lynn.on.worldcat.org/oclc/769344193. Accessed 22 Nov. 2019.

O’Rourke argues that the war of drugs seems not to work; as a result, there is a need to legalize drugs. The city of Ciudad Juarez has become the deadliest in the world, with more than 8000 deaths. According to the author, the increase in the number of deaths has been linked to the failure in the drug war in the United States. The book explores the costs and consequences of prohibiting marijuana (O’Rourke 92). The authors argue that the prohibition of marijuana has created a black market that has benefited drug cartels, whereby they are making billions; however, the control of drugs does not stand a chance. The authors have focused on Juarez and explained why drug trafficking has contributed to the increased manslaughter.

Merino Noël, editor. Drug Legalization. Greenhaven Press, a Part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2015. https://lynn.on.worldcat.org/oclc/946078689. Accessed 22 Nov. 2019.

In the Book Drug Legalization, Merino provides the readers with a perspective of various opinions on the current issue of marijuana legalization; this is a controversial issue, and it has resulted in various debates. The book also provides various primary sources written by top-most authorities in the specified fields. The book also offers periodical bibliographies and a list of organizations that can serve as a basis for more information concerning the legalization of marijuana (Merino 91). Merino’s book is essential in studying the legalization of marijuana as it enables the reader to get the basis of drug legalization. Through the contacts provided in the book, an individual can contact the different organizations and inquire more about drug legalization, for instance, the laws that govern drug legalization.

Rojas, Andrea S. Marijuana : Uses, Effects and the Law. Nova Science, 2011. https://lynn.on.worldcat.org/oclc/778377117. Accessed 22 Nov. 2019.

Rojas’ book provides an overview of marijuana and its use, for instance, medicinal use. The author argues that marijuana has been used for medicinal purposes for a long time, and it continues to play a vital role in society. The book also provides a research on marijuana, whereby it describes its uses, effects, and legal issues (Rojas). Some topics discussed in the book include the degree of cannabis consumption and the role of drug influence in the rising cases of disorders associated with marijuana use. The book suits the research on the legalization of marijuana as it provides an overview of the impact of marijuana legalization on susceptible individuals in society. Besides, one can understand marijuana use among adolescents and its effects.

Sacco, Lisa N, et al. State Marijuana Legalization Initiatives : Implications for Federal Law Enforcement. Congressional Research Service, 2013. https://lynn.on.worldcat.org/oclc/894915881, fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43164.pdf. Accessed 22 Nov. 2019.

Sacco’s book argues that marijuana is the most frequently consumed illegal drug in the world. The drug is available in most parts of the world; however, the author focuses on the United States, whereby there has been a change in public view towards the drug. The Federal government has banned production, supply, and possession of cannabis. Irrespective of the prohibition, some states in the United States have deviated from the policy (Sacco). Some individuals and organizations have advocated for the legalization of marijuana as they cite medicinal use, legalization of particular quantities for recreational use. Marijuana remains an illegitimate substance under the Controlled Substance Act, according to the Deputy Attorney General.

Films Media Group and First-Run Features (Firm), directors. Evergreen : The Road to Legalization. First-Run Features (Firm), 2015. https://lynn.on.worldcat.org/oclc/957602100. Accessed 22 Nov. 2019.

Washington has become the combat zone in the fight for marijuana legalization despite the war on drugs that has lasted for about four decades. Furthermore, most advocates of legalization are opposed to the initiative. The law to be passed tends to permit the growing, sale and use of marijuana; however, is harsh laws that introduce new taxes and additional restrictions on the use of marijuana are introduced, this can result in a political clash that would expose the economic and human influence on the legalization of marijuana (Films Media Group). The source is essential in understanding the various laws that have been passed to permit the legalization of marijuana.

Hardaway, Robert M. Marijuana Politics : Uncovering the Troublesome History and Social Costs of Criminalization. ABC-CLIO, LLC, 2018. https://lynn.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1018146166. Accessed 22 Nov. 2019.

Hardaway’s book describes botany and the historical uses of marijuana as well as the common misconceptions concerning the drug that people have developed in society. The author also concentrates on the political process of prohibition and legalization of marijuana in the United States. Factors that influence the prohibition and legalization have been described in the book; this, in turn, acts as a basis in understanding the marijuana legalization process (Hardaway 84). Furthermore, the book has described the social issues influencing the legalization process. Hardaway’s book gives an overview of marijuana, and this can play an indispensable role in policymaking since individuals will be aware of the drug.