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…that gun control laws prevent crime to help back their views of the debate. There are over 40,000 federal, state, and local gun laws. The Gun Control Act of 1968 alone prohibits persons convicted of, or under indictment for, crimes punishable by more than…

…, spying, etc.; <Tab/>If you have a criminal record, and you are convicted of another crime, you will most likely be punished more severely than a person who does not have any previous convictions; <Tab/&gt…

…her from the responsibilities for her actions. She still committed a crime, Martha in no way deserved to be punished for Madelyne’s “bad day.” Today, our society views right and wrong differently. People will interpret others actions in different ways…

…should not be punished. The apothecary provided a way for Romeo to be with Juliet in the “heavens,” by Romeo himself, committing suicide. Adding to the crime, the apothecary also knew of the full consequences for selling such a lethal drug, and knew Romeo…

…Hester from the town. The overzealous magistrates excessively and cruelly punished Hester for a simple crime of adultery. In conclusion, both Billy Budd and Hester Prynne were guilty victims. Both of them were victims of strict rules that are harshly…

…The Badge of Shame "Woman, it is thy badge of shame!". Governor Bellingham was describing the scarlet letter to Hester while they were discussing if the punishments that Hester had to go through were adequate enough for the crime. Hester…

…The punishment for alcohol related offenses during 1970's and the early 1980's was limited to no more than a fine or a night in jail. With so many victims of such a preventable offense, many Canadians were left wondering whether a drunk driver should…

…", "spoiled smart alecs", and "mad dogs." For Crowe, this was a premeditated crime committed by two remorseless defendants, and the appropriate punishment was obvious. The "real defense" in the case, according to Crowe, was "Clarence Darrow and his peculiar…

…be thosewho enjoy the act of taking from others more than the revenue, personsantagonistic to individuals or the community, and idiots with no commonsense. In an Anarchist society there is no punishment for crime, only socialremedies. The only social remedy…

…to have higher crime rates than states that are more rural, such as those that do not have capital punishment. The states that have capital punishment have it because of their high crime rate, not the other way around. Stephen K. Layson at the University…