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The death penalty has been a highly debated issue in
America since its conception. The death penalty was used
widely in the 1930’s and 1940’s with little opposition. ... In this case, a man was found
guilty of murder and sentenced to death. After an appeal,
the Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty violated the
eighth and fourteenth amendments of the constitution,
believing it to be excessive and cruel punishment. All death
row inmates had their sentences decreased to life
imprisonment at this time. Following this decision, support
for capital punishment grew as the federal government and
thirty-five states enacted new death penalty laws. ... Most recently, overall support for the
death penalty has been totaled at about seventy percent
nationwide. ... Whether you support or oppose the death penalty,
you can make a strong argument to support your position. ...
Crime rates are seemingly unaffected and officers are still
assaulted in states with the death penalty. ... Because it is the only
irrefutable argument, it is undoubtedly the strongest one in
favor of the death penalty. ...
Just as with the supporters, the opposition to the
death penalty has an almost endless amount of reasons to
justify their position.
Approximate Word count = 906
Approximate Pages = 3.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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