Hanah Singer

Maya Coronado
Ally Ayub
12 October 2016
Project 2 Annotated Bibliography and Summary
"Proposition 66 | Official Voter Information Guide | California Secretary of State." Proposition
66 | Official Voter Information Guide | California Secretary of State. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct.
2016.
In this article from the Official Voters Guide, it explains what Prop 66 is and the different
arguments for the pro sides and the con sides of the bill. They also provide you with contact
information for both sides. This source is also the most credible since it comes straight from the
official website of the voter information.
The Times Editorial Board. "Props 62 and 66: California Voters Should End the Death Penalty,
Not Speed It up." Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 3 Sept. 2016. Web. 12 Oct. 2016.
The Times Editorial Board wrote this article discussing on why prop 66 should not be passed
and that prop 62 is what should be voted yes on. They argue that too many convicted murders but
have only executed 13 out the thousand convicted. They argue that the biggest reason to abolish
it is because it is cruel and immoral. By eliminating the death penalty, the state would save
millions of dollars where that money could be put to better use.
Reed, Richard. "Civilized Nations Impose Capital Punishment." VVdailypress.com. N.p., 11 Oct.
2016. Web. 12 Oct. 2016.
In this opinionated article by Richard Reed who teaches political science philosophy, and
journalism, argues for prop 66 and that convicted murderers are still costing tax payers money

just by staying behind bars. Reed explains that if people would read the analysis on the ballot
measures, prop 66 actually will change a lot of things for the good. When he explains what will
be changed he states, these include utilizing trial courts for appeals, limiting appeals to five
years, requiring appointed attorneys to accept appeals, simplifying execution procedures,
authorizing prison transfers and increasing restitution payments to victims.