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…The Death Penalty: In the name of Justice? The state murdering people because of their crimes simply does not equate to justice. It is real easy to hear about how the government is doing this wrong…

…In Favor of Capital Punishment by: Meghan Smith I believe that the death penalty is the best and fairest punishment for people who have taken other people’s lives. Here are some interesting facts about the death penalty. Did you know that 70…

…Murder or Punishment “Are you for or are you against the death penalty?” This is a question often asked and highly debated by many Americans today. The death penalty is a very controversial issue with two distinct opposing views, with the pro side…

…, such as deterrence and incapacitation. However both of these can be gained without the death penalty. There is no proof that the death penalty is a deterrent to criminals, and incapacitation can be achieved by sentencing offenders to life in prison. A common…

…Dead Man Walking is the story of two Death Row inmates, Patrick Sonnier and Robert Willie, and a nun, Sister Helen Prejean, who befriends them. This story addresses the controversial issue of the death penalty with an intensely personal look…

…community service, paying a fine serving some time in prison, and in the case of more serious crimes, the death penalty. This is the case in some states in the U.S. where persons have been executed for aggravated assault, rape, kidnapping, armed robbery, sabotage…

…Whenever the word "death penalty" comes up, extremists from both sides of the spectrum begin to wildly express their opinions. One side says deterrence, the other side says there's a potential of executing an innocent man. One says justice…

…value as retribution alone is a good reason for handing out death sentences. It is one of the only fair punishments allowed by the judicial system. Another issue is that it saves money compared to the alternative of life in prison. The death penalty…

…prevents people from committing the crime of murder. It is proven that the death penalty does not deter persons from committing murder, nor does it serve as an example of the consequences of capital crimes to society. Furthermore, it is impossible to guarantee…

…The death penalty has been one of the nation?s most controversial issues. Those who favor the death penalty should realize that by execution the criminal is not given anytime to reflect on their mistake. People should not be sentenced to die since…