Katherine Reider
English 200
Death Penalty, Is it Really Necessary?
Suppose one of your family members or a loved one is convicted of murder and sentenced to the death penalty. He is innocent but there is nothing you can do. The death penalty has been an accepted punishment for murder and other serious crimes for years. According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU.com), 54 percent of Americans favor the death penalty. However, it should be abolished because we are unable to prevent accidental execution of innocent people , executions are carried out at staggering costs to taxpayers, and not all defendants can afford good counsel.
There is no guarantee that every person facing a capital charge has access to an experienced attorney. A poor defendant is much more likely to be convicted and given a death sentence. According to supreme court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “I have yet to see a death case among the dozens coming to the Supreme Court on......
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