Extended Annotated Bibliography

Marijuana legalization doesn't increase crime

This article was published on MSNBC on 4/15/14. It talks about the legalization of marijuana in the states that it is currently legal in, and the resulting effects of that ruling on crime. It goes on to explain that crime has actually fallen in Colorado since the legalization of recreational marijuana, after many thought it would go up. This article will help in explaining that legalizing marijuana leads to decreased crime levels and provides examples to back up the information.

 Delmore, E. (2014, April 15). Study: Marijuana legalization doesn't increase crime. Retrieved August 3, 2015.

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The economic effects of legalizing marijuana

This journal was published on the University of Utah USpace Institutional Repository database in May of 2012. It is a scholarly article that goes in-depth explaining the elasticity of demand for marijuana if legalized, along with pricing and taxation, social costs, enforcement costs, and a wrap up. I received a lot of information from this source as it is several pages long and provides clear and detailed facts with evidence. This journal will help in explaining to my audience the economic benefits of legalizing marijuana.

 Glauser, D. (2012, May 1). The economic effects of legalizing marijuana :: IR - Theses & Dissertations 3. Retrieved August 3, 2015.

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23 Health Benefits Of Marijuana

This article was published on Business Insider on 4/20/2014. It is an in-depth review of the health benefits marijuana provides. This is a large aspect of my public argument and will come in handy with providing information and facts on the health benefits of marijuana. It gives proven benefits along with personal patient stories.

 Loria, J. (2014, April 20). 23 Health Benefits Of Marijuana. Retrieved August 3, 2015.

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How legalizing pot could save America's economy.

This article is a more general overview of the economic and social benefits legalizing marijuana would bring to the United States. It was published on TheWeek.com on 11/9/2014 and covers a wide range of topics. It goes on to explain tax benefits, as well as other economic benefits, those with a monetary value along with those without. It compares the criminalization of marijuana to prohibition, and explains how that did not work at all. This article will be helpful in further providing facts and evidence to my audience of the economic benefits of legalizing marijuana.

 Smith, S. (2014, November 9). How legalizing pot could save America's economy. Retrieved August 3, 2015.

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