Drug Legalization

by Noel Merino (Editor)

Overview

This volume explores many aspects of drug legalization through a sequence of pro versus con essays. Across three chapters, readers will evaluate if the current prohibition on drugs is working, how drug legalization would impact society, and how public policy on drugs should be reformed. Essay sources include the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, The Christian Science Monitor, John P. Walters, John McWhorter, and Gustin L. Reichbach.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737762754
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	10/02/2013
Series:	Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

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Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Is the Prohibition on Drugs Working?

1 The War on Drugs Has Reduced the Drug Problem John P. Walters 10

2 The War on Drugs Is Not Working Leonard Pitts Jr. 16

3 The Trend Toward Drug Decriminalization Has Failed Michael Gerson 21

4 Drug Prohibition, Not Increased Drug Decriminalization, Has Failed David Boaz 26

5 The War on Drugs Is Destroying Black America John McWhorter 32

6 Keep Fighting Drugs Artur Davis 40

Chapter 2 How Would Drug Legalization Impact Society?

1 Ron Paul and the War on Drugs Doug Wead 46

2 The Benefits of Drug Decriminalization or Legalization Are Overstated Marie Gottschalk 51

3 Drug Legalization Would Help Solve the Problem of Mexico's Cartels Paul Armentano 57

4 Legalizing Drugs Won't Stop Mexico's Brutal Cartels Elizabeth Dickinson 64

Chapter 3 How Should Public Policy on Drugs Be Reformed?

1 Marijuana Should Be Legalized for Medical Use Gustin L. Reichbach 73

2 Marijuana Should Not Be Legalized for Medical Use US Drug Enforcement Administration 78

3 Marijuana Should Be Regulated in the Same Manner as Alcohol Pete Holmes 86

4 California Voters Should Reject Legalizing Marijuana The Christian Science Monitor 91

5 Current Drug Prohibition Laws Should Be Repealed Jacob Sullum 96

6 Legalizing Drugs Isn't the Answer Margaret Wente 101

Facts About Drug Legalization 106

Organizations to Contact 109

For Further Reading 114

Index 120

Picture Credits 126