In "Crime and Punishment," protagonist, Raskolnikov, seems to embody a person with split personalities. ... From the beginning of "Crime and Punishment," it is evident that Raskolnikov isolation from society has begun to affect his mental state, resulting in an internal conflict between good and evil. ... On the other, he seems take steps toward atoning for his crimes when he helps the Marmeladov's. ... As "Crime and Punishment," draws to a close, the readers are aware that the pivotal moment of Raskolnikov's final confession is nearing. ... He receives prison time in Siberia for his...

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Though some people say that capital punishment will not stop crime, the right to sentence people to death should be legalized in all states. Those who oppose Capital Punishment believe that it is a barbaric act and that it does not stop crime. ... But if the punishment fits the crime then it is moral. The point given is that people are less likely to commit a crime knowing they will receive the ultimate punishment of death. The two main reasons that Capital Punishment should remain legal are because it is morally just and it will deter crime. ...

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Professor Laing English 096/097 March 20, 2003 Capital Punishment The Death Penalty is a form of punishment used to execute a criminal for committing certain crimes. ... Therefore, execution although considered to be "cruel and unusual punishment" maximizes public safety. ... Last but not least, the fear of death may deter people from committing deadly crimes. ... "Capital Punishment may be imposed only for a crime for which the death penalty is prescribed by law at the time of its commission. 2. ... Another reason why execution should be carried out as a form of punishment ...

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Capital punishment is a moral necessity to society. ... The murderer is below the human race, he/she deserves such a punishment for the crime they have committed. ... There is no other punishment for this crime that could compare to what the victim has been put through. ... No other punishment could be as efficient as Capital Punishment. ... They don't deserve this treatment after they have committed such a crime. ...

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One reason that some people for capital punishment take their position is because they feel that capital punishment deters crime. ... In my opinion, capital punishment does not deter crime. ... The murders that are not planned go into the crimes of passion group. ... Capital punishment seems as though it should realistically deter crime, but the problem is that most murders are unplanned and are not a result of judgment or common sense. ... The group of people that is in favor of capital punishment might say that it is the only reasonable sentence for someone who commits a serious crime is ex...

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Although imprisonment and fines are universally recognized as necessary to the control of crime, the nations of the world are split on the issue of capital punishment. ... Crime definitely can not go unpunished, but killing a prisoner is just going to far. ... Therefore, capital punishment just makes things worse by causing more crime. ... Although imprisonment and fines are universally recognized as necessary to the control of crime, the nations of the world are split on the issue of capital punishment. ... Crime definitely can not go unpunished, but killing a prisoner is just going to far. ...

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I realize capital punishment is an extreme penalty, but it is used to correct extreme crimes. ... The punishment should fit the crime. ... Murder is the most gruesome crime that one can commit. The only acceptable punishment would be death. ... Criminals need to realize that they should serve a just punishment for their crimes. ...

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Capital Punishment is a very controversial issue. ... There are many different methods of capital punishment. ... Capital punishment is a means of punishing people for their crimes. If the crime is serious enough, the person is sent to spend time on death row in a maximum-security prison. Capital punishment cases are long and expensive. ...

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Capital Punishment All over the world people are committing crimes. ... Capital punishment is unconstitutional and should not be restored to stop crime. ... "The death penalty is the harshest punishment. ... All over the world punishments for crimes differ from border to border. ... So vote NO to capital punishment! ...

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In short, let the ones who institute a crime unwillingly live, but do not let the punishment be as severe as it would for a voluntary criminal. ... While a criminal is in the process of committing a crime, chances are that he is not contemplating what his punishment will be for his actions. ... Therefore, use of capital punishment will not affect the crime rate of an area in any such way. ... While a criminal is in the process of committing a crime, chances are that he is not contemplating what his punishment will be for his actions. ... Therefore, use of capital punishment wil...

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The usage, and threat of capital punishment is the most powerful deterrent of crime ever devised by any form of government. ... Ergo the later states have lower crime rates due in part to the deterrent power of the threat capitol punishment imposes on potential criminals. Those opposed to capital punishment usually believe that the threat of punishment is not a valid deterrent for crime regardless of the offense. ... Federal, state, and local governments together spend more than $150 billion on fighting and preventing crime. ... Capital punishment is not a baleful archa...

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Capital Punishment Capital Punishment Doesn't sound too nice does it? It is the major punishment for wrongdoers. ... It is only the worst crimes. ... Death Penalty can probably make criminals think about whether or not they should do more heinous crimes. ... I don't think that capital punishment is a cruel and unusual punishment because there really is not a "regular" way to kill someone. ...

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Capital Punishment pertaining to the death penalty is mostly received by serious offenders.To date, Capital Punishment is legal in 38 states in our nation. ... Capital Punishment is highly controversial, especially in the United States. ... Supporters claim that people who commit these horrendous crimes deserve to die. ... Opponents also argue that the death penalty has not worked in preventing people from committing crimes. ... The most controversial issue of Capital Punishment is that it discriminates. ...

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Capital punishment is the penalty of death for the commission of a crime. Throughout all of human life, it has been used as the highest of corporal punishments to condemn offenders of the vilest crimes, such as murder or rape. ... Murder is unforgivable, but exact retaliation does not compensate for the lost lives nor does it cancel out the crime. ... They can reflect and be haunted by the horrible crime they have committed until they die. ... "Capital Punishment Survey Report." ...

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Capital Punishment - Death Penalty The death penalty is the ultimate punishment for people who commit crimes against mankind. There are people that say the death penalty is a cruel and unusual punishment, but I believe a person has to take the crime itself into consideration. ... The death penalty should be administered for particularly heinous crimes. I do not think that the death penalty is a cruel and unusual punishment when the crime committed is unimaginable. ... Capital punishment is a fact of life in the United States and should be administered for particularly heinous crimes....

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Capital Punishment - Death Penalty The death penalty is the ultimate punishment for people who commit crimes against mankind. There are people that say the death penalty is a cruel and unusual punishment, but I believe a person has to take the crime itself into consideration. ... The death penalty should be administered for particularly heinous crimes. I do not think that the death penalty is a cruel and unusual punishment when the crime committed is unimaginable. ... Capital punishment is a fact of life in the United States and should be administered for particularly heinous crimes....

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Capital Punishment - Death Penalty The death penalty is the ultimate punishment for people who commit crimes against mankind. There are people that say the death penalty is a cruel and unusual punishment, but I believe a person has to take the crime itself into consideration. ... The death penalty should be administered for particularly heinous crimes. I do not think that the death penalty is a cruel and unusual punishment when the crime committed is unimaginable. ... Capital punishment is a fact of life in the United States and should be administered for particularly heinous crimes....

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Bunce English 1123/18 03/06/03 Crime and punishment An issue that has continually created tension in today's society is whether the death penalty serves as a justified and valid form of punishment. ... Granted, many of the punishments we dole out for crimes are geared towards addressing the crime committed. ... It also deters potential murders from ever committing the crime. ... Although there is no punishment that can entirely eliminate crime, a more stringent use of the death penalty would significantly help. ... The Ultimate Punishment. ...

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You commit a crime; you deserve punishment (Fieser sec 2). It is also believed that the punishment should fit the crime. ... I is very likely that any criminal guilty of a crime will repeat the crime. ... Three life sentences is not punishment to fit his crime. Ten life sentences would not be punishment to fit his crime. ...

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Each person can form their own opinion on the death penalty, but ultimately the government sees the death penalty as a just form of punishment for those who commit such horrible crimes as murder. Capital punishment, to many people, seem cruel and unusual, but its purpose is to punish those who committed such horrendous crimes as murder and to make people who would otherwise commit these violent acts think twice before they go out and commit crimes such as murder. Although in the past, the number of crimes that were subjected to capital punishment, defined simply as the death penalty f...

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If a would-be offender were to know that they would be killed for committing a murder, don't you think that they might think twice about committing the crime? ... The death penalty will act as both a deterrent and prevention method when it comes to crime. ... It would reduce crime rates because more people would fear the death penalty as opposed to life imprisonment. ... That being said, I think capital punishment would definitely lower crime rates across Canada. ... Bringing back the death penalty will ensure that justice is served, as well as lowers the crime rate. ...

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Capital punishment has created a controversial topic for thousands of years. ... Capital punishment questions the morality of humans. ... "Capital punishment is murder in its worst form"(Tucker). ... "When innocent people are imprisoned for crimes they did not commit, at least the state can offer some form of restitution. ... It does not discourage crime as proved by statistics. ...

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Positive Effects of Corporal Punishment Corporal Punishment is an effective way of disciplining many people. ... Corporal Punishment has also been used for many years. ... One person's execution could serve as a perfect example to what will happen to anyone who will try to commit the same crime. ... Corporal Punishment has been used for thousands of years. ... Therefore reducing the crime rate in their society. ...

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There are three main points concerning capital punishment. Capital punishment save money. ... This shows that capital punishment is accepted and is used wold wide. ... (5/100,000 vs 78.5/100,000) is not proof, that the death penalty deters murder in Delaware or that the absence of the death penalty escalates murders and violent crime in Washington, D.C., which has the highest violent crime and murder rates in the U.S. ." (Sharp) Murderers are the least likely of all criminals ...

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Is the Death Penalty an Effective Punishment? ... Black and white people are the victims of violent crime, 82 % of people executed since 1977 have been convicted of killing white victims. ... Weather someone is sentenced to life or death can depend more on their lawyer than on the crime. ... As a remedy for crime, it has no purpose and no effect. ... People who favor the death penalty often believe it helps reduce the number of violent crimes. ...

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