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Killer-Killers are Killers

By Ryan Hassick , John Lukaszczyk , John Musacchia. Killer-Killers are Killers. Everyone has the fundamental right to live We cannot deny them even if they denied others An eye for an eye is outdated and antiquated We are no better than killers to allow capital punishment.

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Killer-Killers are Killers

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  1. By Ryan Hassick, John Lukaszczyk, John Musacchia Killer-Killers are Killers

  2. Everyone has the fundamental right to live • We cannot deny them even if they denied others • An eye for an eye is outdated and antiquated • We are no better than killers to allow capital punishment Denial to life

  3. Prison systems are intended to be Correctional Facilities Not intended for punishments There is no way to rehabilitate a dead person Corrections, not Punishment

  4. The wording of the Eight Amendment: “Excessive bail should not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.” • Vague wording for “cruel and unusual” • Does it depend on the crime? • Are some things always cruel and unusual? • Which interpretation protects citizens the best? “Cruel and Unusual”

  5. Death row inmates cost more • Single cells • Amenities • Legal fees (paid by the state) • Putting prisoners in general population for life costs significantly less • Death Row inmates are not significant threats to other prisoners Cost of Murder

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