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Gettman, Jon – American Behavioral Scientist, 1989
Argues for the decriminalization of marijuana and claims this action would provide a number of policy options. Cautions that a policy of total prohibition has unattainable goals. Points to the failure of recriminalization policies of the past 10 years as the most persuasive argument for decriminalization. (KO)
Descriptors: Criminal Law, Drug Legislation, Marijuana, Policy Formation