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What did Stephen King think of the death penalty in Green Mile?
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Stephen Kings has portrayed his view on the death penalty within The Green Mile as being unethical and unjust, this is supported by a quote in the book stating capital punishment is "State sanctioned murder". King also uses literary techniques such as humanising the incarcerated characters within the text to play on the audiences emotions and further portray his opinion of capital punishments immorality.
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La-Terion Colbert
In "The Green Mile," Stephen King explores the theme of the death penalty and presents a complex portrayal of its implications. Through the character of John Coffey, King raises questions about the morality and effectiveness of capital punishment, ultimately leaving readers to ponder the issue for themselves.
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What religions are against the death penalty?
no religion.i think....
How many states enforce the death penalty?
Currently, thirty two states enforce the death penalty. In addition, there are eighteen states that have abolished the death penalty.
Do you think the death penalty in SA be re-instated?
YES!
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.
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.
Why do you think that death was the penalty for so many crimes?
Saves money on incarceration
Why do you think that death was penalty for so many crimes?
Saves money on incarceration
Why do you think death was the penalty for so many crimes?
Saves money on incarceration
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 stance does the European Union take on the death penalty?
No country which still has the death penalty for any crime is allowed to join the European Union. So I don't think they like it.
Is death penalty necessary?
i think it is totaly write and what comes around goes around
Is death penalty too harsh a penalty?
Depends on what you did. I honestly think that if you raped or killed someone, the death penalty wouldn't be too harsh. i agree with this how would you like it if someone killed your brother or something you would want pay back i kno i would
