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Second only to abortion, capital punishment is hotly debated. And each side has very good points. Many people feel that to take another's life, no matter the reason, is a sin against God and humanity. It is true that the death penalty is hardly ever a deterrent to crime. The 'two wrongs don't make a right' attitude is their biggest argument.
On the other hand, some people think that, depending on the crime and the individuals involved, some crimes are so horrible that death is the only justice. Also, some types of crimes and the people that commit them, cannot be rehabilitated and will continue to be a danger to other people, either in or out of prison. And this is a good point. Some criminals can't be 'fixed'.
Charles Manson prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi feels that justice was not served by letting Manson live when he originally received the death penalty. People like Manson do very well in a very structured environment like prison. He gets along fine and it was really not a punishment at all to send him to prison.
There will never be an easy answer and everybody has their own viewpoint on this subject. It could be that both sides are a little wrong and a little right.
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What current controversial issue is tied to the eighth amendment's prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment?
The death penalty for very serious crimes is cruel and unusual.
The death penalty is the most controversial penal practice in the modern world?
The death penalty is the most controversial penal practice in the modern world because it seems so out of place in a civilized society. However, others believe that it is necessary in cases of heinous crimes.
What caused the issue of the death penalty?
third degree burn
Is the death penalty a clear violation of the right to life?
The death penalty is controversial, so some people would see it as a violation of the right to life while others would not see it that way.
What is an issue people are concerned about?
Economy, immigration, 2d Amendment, abortion, death penalty (not in that order)
Why should the death penalty be stopped?
Some people believe that the death penalty should be stopped. This is a give or take issue. An issue with having the death penalty, is being killed when you haven't actually done the crime, which in this day and age, dosen't happen a lot, but when it does is trauma and a name for that person. The death penalty would be good, for people that have done extreme crimes, such as murder, rapings and other misfits of judgements, but also for those who have been wrongly accused this could be a problem.
Is Texas for or against the death penalty?
For. If most of the citizens in Texas did not want the death penalty, there would be no death penalty.
What is the death penalty for Romania?
Now, no death penalty in Romania.
Does Nebraska have the death penalty?
No,the state of Nebraska does not have the death penalty.
How can you get kill in the death penalty?
no, you dont die with the death penalty
Does Missouri have the death penalty?
No,the state of Missouri does not have the death penalty.
Philippines government transition?
anti- death penalty i am a anti death penalty... because death penalty is not a human punishment..
