Until the 1930's, the death penalty was legal throughout the United States with little disapproval from the general public. However, as "Pro-Life" sentiments have developed and as people became more aware of the faulty nature of our legal system, the public distaste for capitol punishment has grown, making the death penalty a smoldering issue all over the nation. In the United States, the use of capital punishment continues to be a controversial issue.
Supporters of capital punishment have many arguments to defend their position. They contend that it deters future crime by assuming that criminals are afraid to die. They argue that it is less expensive to carry out capital punishment than it is to keep the criminal in jail for life. They believe the court system has given the criminal a fair trial with adequate representation. Further, they believe that capital punishment provides vengeance for victim's families and retribution for a person's crime. And ultimately they believe......
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