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Should capital punishment be permitted for the crime of murder?

Should capital punishment be permitted for the crime of murder?. The arguments. FOR : An Eye for an Eye. Effective deterrent. Life is sacred. AGAINST : A society that respects life does not deliberately kill human beings. It is not an effective deterrent against murder.

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Should capital punishment be permitted for the crime of murder?

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  1. Should capital punishment be permitted for the crime of murder?

  2. The arguments • FOR : • An Eye for an Eye. • Effective deterrent. • Life is sacred. • AGAINST : • A society that respects life does not deliberately kill human beings. • It is not an effective deterrent against murder. • It is cruel and unusual.

  3. FOR An eye for an eye. Life is sacred. This could be… YOU ! Effective deterrent.

  4. AGAINST Respect for Life. It is cruel and unusual. It is not a deterrent!

  5. So what is my opinion……. FOR : • An Eye for an Eye. • Effective deterrent. • Life is sacred. • AGAINST : • A society that respects life does not deliberately kill human beings. • It is not an effective deterrent for capital crimes. • It is cruel and unusual. ✔ ✔ ✔

  6. References • Amnesty International, www.amnesty.org/en/death-penalty • Death penalty Information Center, www.deathpenaltyinfo.org • American Civil Liberties Union, www.aclu.org • Death Penalty Arguments, Lori Ornellas , www.prodeathpenalty.com/ornellaspaper.htm

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