Perhaps the most controversial part of America's judicial system is the existence of the death penalty and it's enforcement. Even though seventy percent of the population are for capitcal punishment, it's purpose and legality is still in question. I believe it is a requirement in our society and it's many crimes.
The death penalty, also know as capital punishment, or execution, has been a part of human civilization as far back as Hannibal of 1728 B.C. True, often it was a gruesome and inhumane spectacle, in many centuries prior to the present day, although similar barbaric executions are carried out in some countries, like those in the Middle East. It still exists to punish those who have committed atrocious crimes. At a time, capital punishment instilled fear in the wicked and general population. Governments saw it as the best way to deliver......
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