This question is not one that can be answered in a medium such as this one. This question had been debated without any definite answer for at least 75 years. Besides the question about the morality and effectiveness of the death penalty, there is the question of states' rights-- should the federal government be able to ban the death penalty in the several states.
No members of the EU use the Death Penalty.
Yes, in China they use the death penalty frequently.
The death penalty is regulated by state governments, and many of them still use it. Texas is notable for it's death penalty system.
The state government has that primary responsibility.
The death penalty is only used for treason and to a limited degree in the military.
Yes, Pennsylvania does have the death penalty, and typically use the method of lethal injection.
Yes, Ohio has the death penalty. They have executed 32 individuals since 1976. But their death penalty is different, they use the lethal injection method.
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No, there is a lot of debate concerning the use of the death penalty in the United States. For examples of proponents and opponents to the use of the death penalty, check the below sites:
This is a highly debated topic nowadays and has been for a while. Is the death penalty too harsh? Is the death penalty the right punishment? In some cases, say a serial murderer, the death penalty is justified because they took or ruined multiple lives and is especially applicable if they feel no remorse. Honestly, there isn't exactly a right or wrong answer to the question of using the death penalty. Situations vary and people's minds also change.
Canada, Mexico, UK, France, Germany, and Australia are among many countries that do not have the death penalty
Florida has a death penalty. The highest penalty possible for a capital crime is death.