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Capital Punishment

Capital Punishment: A Just Punishment that Fits the Crime
Personal experiences can greatly influence a subject that you feel very strongly about. Up until last year, I was a staunchly opposed to any type of capital punishment. However, something came along that shocked me and made me think about my viewpoints. I received a call from my father and he told me that my second cousin had been murdered. He was out camping with his long-time girlfriend when she stabbed him in his chest, killing him before any medical attention could arrive. Eventually, the case went to trial and she was convicted on manslaughter charges and sentenced to 3 years in prison. This woman robbed someone of their life, the worst thing any human being can do to another, and received 3 years in prison for it. To me, I believe the punishment should be as severe as it can be. According to van den Haag (1986 p. 268), "Abolitionists appear to value the life of a convicted murderer or, at least, his non execution,......


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