I believe that by the states just "dumping" juveniles in jails and DOC's it is not going to help the situation any because if they go to jail at a young age for a long time, when they get out they are not going to have many opportunities because any jobs do accept people that have criminal records. And they would be to old to go to school and I am sure they would have nothing to do so by them having nothing to do they would more them likely get into trouble. ... I am not saying that they should not be punished for the crime that they committed, I think they should be punished but I think ...

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In 1981 the city of Houston (Harris county) there was a record 701 murders. ... I am not going to say that every person convicted of a crime deserves being put to death, but the death penalty is a deterrent to some who might otherwise commit violent crimes. ...

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The first recorded execution in new colonies was Captain George Kendall in the Jamestown colony of Virginia in 1608. ... I myself am still undecided, although I do lean towards pro death penalty. ... Researching these topics showed different points of views and perspectives, but I am now even more undecided as to what my belief on the death penalty should be. ...

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The offender has a short record of previous criminal offenses. ... The Criminal Investigation Process At 8.00 am on 2 September 2001, the offender attended Parramatta Police Station and informed the probationary constable then on duty, "I've put [my kids] to sleep permanently ... if you do not take me I'll walk out the door ... don't leave me here or I'll walk out the door". ...

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