History of the Death Penalty Use of the death penalty has declined throughout the industrial Western World since the 19th century. ... Finally, there are more than 30 years of respected academic studies that reveal a general, or systemic, deterrent effect, meaning that there is statistical proof that executions produce fewer murders. However, such studies are inconclusive because there are also studies that find no such effect. ... Because such studies are inconclusive, we must choose the option that may save innocent lives. ... There was a method called the Guillotine consisting of a heavy b...

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The death penalty has been used through out history. ... The methods of execution vary from country to country and throughout history, from the cruel to the unusual executions was a public spectacle. Here are just a few of the methods of execution that were used throughout history. ...

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With the birth of man comes the birth of crime and hence with the birth of crime is the origin of punishment. Punishments vary based on the seriousness of the offense; robbery can result to months in prison and murder can lead to the death of the convicted man. Many Americans share the same attitude that the convicted must pay for his misdeeds to society. However, should the convicted pay with his life? Should he give up his right to live because of his offense? ...

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