The death penalty has provoked heated discussion since biblical times, and today the debate remains as controversial as ever. Is such a sentence ever justified? Capital punishment is an intensely emotional topic for everyone involved because it sits at the intersection of life, death and the very definition of the word 'justice.'
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Prisoners who would ordinarily be sentenced to death should instead be forced to donate blood, plasma, kidneys, bone marrow, hair, etc. They should also be told the stories of the people whose lives they are helping by their donation. Perhaps this will help to teach them compassion and instill in them a sense of pride when helping others.
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April 30, 2009 3:59PM
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The American Public is Moving Away from the Death Penalty
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By Amnesty International - Working to Protect Human Rights
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Made to fit Stats
Anyone or any group can make stats appear pro or con on any subject anytime. AI says these are the stats, but when others have opposing stats they yell "FOUL". Double standard
- bobo2854 July 31, 2008 9:46AM
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Deter Violence in Society
The death penalty should be abolished for multiple reasons. Our system of determining guilt is imperfect; the risk of killing an innocent person is great. The main reason we should abolish the death penalty is to promote a civilized society. We should not put ourselves on the same level as criminals. Although it may cost us $$ to maintain life sentences, the society wins by rising above government sponsored violence.
- Blueschix
August 7, 2008 6:30AM
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Impecible Logic
Since our system is imperfect....we should get rid of all our laws too....because....hey.....every judge gets it wrong.
I should be able to steal, rape, murder, pillage, and more because someone could get it wrong.
- reb412 August 30, 2008 10:04AM
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