During the same twenty-eight years over 650 people have been executed. ... These statistics are just one example of how the system of capitol punishment has proven to be unreliable. A recent study by Columbia University Law School found that two thirds of all capitol crime contained serious errors. ... Once someone is killed there is nothing anybody can do to restore the lost life however many people feel in order to bring closure to the crime and ordeal of the victim's family the murderer must be killed. That way the family can feel justified and it is ensured that the murderer will cre...

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I concur that capital punishment is irreversible, however the possibility of committing an error in capital punishment is amazingly low. ... In 1996, California burned through ninety million dollars on capital cases, yet just figured out how to gas two detainees (Kaplan 24). ... Crooks can get abbreviated sentences for good conduct the length of his/her sentence takes into account parole. ... Capital punishment can be utilized as discipline for the sole purpose of keeping up the group whose establishment has been abused. ... "Reasons that supporters and opponents give for their views, and...

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• Has Bibliography
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People were stoned to death for a variety of reasons, anything from infidelity to heresy to treason. ... The risks do not stop people from proceeding with their actions. ... Because of Muhammad's twisted nature and lack of respect for human life, he guided Malvo's anger and taught him how to kill. Juveniles are more susceptible to outside influences and this can work in a good or bad way. ... Essayist Hanna Chiou derives that since the damage caused by a juvenile is the same as the damage caused by an adult they should face the same consequences. ...

• Word Count: 2096
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate