Hannah Arendt thinks that Eichmann's trial was an excruciating lesson in the "banality of evil. " Banal is defined as lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring (Webster's Dictionary). ... Page 47 shows an excellent example of Eichmann exaggerating his deeds. ... With how much he boasted about himself his language often contradicted itself. ... His actions of boasting constantly and empty talk are just two examples of how he manages to be both all at once. ... It was almost as if he was content with himself. ...

• Word Count: 1350
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Justice is defined by Webster's Third New International Dictionary as "the maintenance or administration of what is just," and the word just is defined as "acting or being in conformity with what is morally right or good." ... The last and most important reason that I feel we should look to alternative punishments is that with the death penalty, there is always the possibility of the execution of an innocent person. ... Consider the possibility that this person was someone you know, make it your father for example, or your mother. ... Some prefer sentences not quite as harsh, such as life...

• Word Count: 914
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

When someone was executed with the electric chair the ceremony usually took place close to midnight. ... This chamber of death is an airtight room with a chair into which the accused is strapped. ... I would totally have to disagree with this ruling. ... One other example that helps show the death penalty does not deter crime is the stance that many police chiefs take. ... One of the most well known examples of the criminal contributing to the betterment of society is the case of Leopold and Loeb. ...

• Word Count: 1826
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

When someone was executed with the electric chair the ceremony usually took place close to midnight. ... This chamber of death is an airtight room with a chair into which the accused is strapped. ... I would totally have to disagree with this ruling. ... One other example that helps show the death penalty does not deter crime is the stance that many police chiefs take. ... The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Third Edition defines execution as the act of or instance of putting to death or being put to death as a lawful penalty, this statement is false. ...

• Word Count: 1683
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School