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How does the death penalty prevent murder?
The assumption is that with a penalty such as losing your own life, potential murderers will think twice and reconsider.
What types of criminals face the death penalty?
In most states it's reserved for murderers and rapists.
A discussion on whether death penalty is a deterrent to murder?
I do not think that the death penalty is much of a deterrent, but is a fact that murderers who are put to death will kill no one else, and will not have his miserable life supported at taxpayers' expense.
What would society think if you got rid of death penalty?
Sensible persons don't think that death penalty is a solution. Murderers don't take on account the death penalty when they plan an assassination. They simply ignore it, because their bad nature is stronger than the idea of dying.
Is prison a better punishment for murderers?
yes and no depending if he has killed a ton of people , then death penalty would be the obivous choice
Should youths who have been convicted of violent crimes be subject to the death penalty?
In my opinion, youth should not be subject to the death penalty. If they have to do time for the rest of their life for murder, I can understand, but death who are we to say so. In my belief, they should not be tried as an adult until they are 21. They cannot drink or buy cigarettes until 21, so why should they be tried as an adul?
What are the consequences for murderers?
The consequences for murderers in the United States depends on each state's judicial law. Generally, it involves minimal or lengthy prison sentences to death penalty by lethal injector or electric chair.
Why should the death penalty be illegal?
it should not be
Can death penalty be the solution to a problem?
It can bea solution, but not thesolution. It also depends on what the problem is.i believe for some cases it is the perfect solution! Murder, Rape, etc. or they should choose, if a male rapes a girl he should choose to have his genitalia cut off or to have the death penalty. and murderers should have to get their hands cut off, or the death penalty. i do understand the constitution says "no cruel or unusual punishment" but they misused their body parts and for that reason they shouldn't have the ability to use it or they should die. in some cases where not proven guilty or not even any evidence. i believe it is completely wrong
Should juveniles receive the death penalty?
No, nobody should receive the death penalty. An eye for an eye will just leave the world blind.
Should there be a death penalty for gay people?
No, there should not be a death penalty for gay people. Unfortunately, as of 2017, there are 10 countries that put people to death for being gay.
Does Boston has the death penalty?
No, Boston does not have the death penalty. In fact, Massachusetts abolished the death penalty in 1984. As a result, capital punishment is not legal in the state, and any crimes that might have previously warranted the death penalty are now subject to life imprisonment or other penalties.
