Draconian punishment employed capital punishment for everything from minor crimes to serious offenses (p. 116). Deterrence focuses on punishment in terms of its ability to reduce crime (p. 117). ... Retribution links the guilt and punishment to responsibility for the crime in relationship to punishment. ... Capital Punishment and Deterrence One of the primary purposes of punishment is to prevent people from committing a crime. ... Therefore, in order to say that capital punishment is a deterrent for crime, research would have to show that crime rates were reduced in regards to a particular cri...

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In "Crime and Punishment," protagonist, Raskolnikov, seems to embody a person with split personalities. ... From the beginning of "Crime and Punishment," it is evident that Raskolnikov isolation from society has begun to affect his mental state, resulting in an internal conflict between good and evil. ... On the other, he seems take steps toward atoning for his crimes when he helps the Marmeladov's. ... As "Crime and Punishment," draws to a close, the readers are aware that the pivotal moment of Raskolnikov's final confession is nearing. ... He receives prison time in Siberia for his...

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Though some people say that capital punishment will not stop crime, the right to sentence people to death should be legalized in all states. Those who oppose Capital Punishment believe that it is a barbaric act and that it does not stop crime. ... But if the punishment fits the crime then it is moral. The point given is that people are less likely to commit a crime knowing they will receive the ultimate punishment of death. The two main reasons that Capital Punishment should remain legal are because it is morally just and it will deter crime. ...

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Professor Laing English 096/097 March 20, 2003 Capital Punishment The Death Penalty is a form of punishment used to execute a criminal for committing certain crimes. ... Therefore, execution although considered to be "cruel and unusual punishment" maximizes public safety. ... Last but not least, the fear of death may deter people from committing deadly crimes. ... "Capital Punishment may be imposed only for a crime for which the death penalty is prescribed by law at the time of its commission. 2. ... Another reason why execution should be carried out as a form of punishment ...

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There are substantial evidences that capital punishment does not deter crime. ... In addition, the nation's crime rate rose 5% from 1982 to 1991. Like in Taxes for example, they have been executions weekly but the crime rate rose 24% instead and the violent crime rate rose 46% (Winters 4). ... The offenders have no fear what so ever while committed the crime, or after they have committed the crime, because their task has been completed. ... Keyword: Capital Punishment. ...

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Those who commit vicious crimes destroy the basis on which a moral community rests, their rights to citizenship, and even to life itself. ... Some Pros might state that capital punishment is justified because it prevents the criminal from repeating his crime; or deters crime by discouraging would be offenders. ... Leopold and Loeb were nineteen years old when they committed "The Crime of the Century." ... They feel that certain crimes are so outrageous that executing the criminal is the only reasonable response. ... Yet the family is usually innocent of any crime. ...

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Capital punishment is a moral necessity to society. ... The murderer is below the human race, he/she deserves such a punishment for the crime they have committed. ... There is no other punishment for this crime that could compare to what the victim has been put through. ... No other punishment could be as efficient as Capital Punishment. ... They don't deserve this treatment after they have committed such a crime. ...

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Capital punishment should only be used on an individual who took another life away. ... Capital punishment should also only be used if the accused can be proven to be one hundred percent guilty of his crimes. Nonetheless, since one out of ten people who receive capital punishment are usually innocent, capital punishment should not be placed upon all the time. ... Capital punishment is not at all necessary for criminals who commit such less offensive crimes as stealing, battery, rape, etc Even though these crimes are just as bad, the criminal didn't kill anyone so he shouldn't d...

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One reason that some people for capital punishment take their position is because they feel that capital punishment deters crime. ... In my opinion, capital punishment does not deter crime. ... The murders that are not planned go into the crimes of passion group. ... Capital punishment seems as though it should realistically deter crime, but the problem is that most murders are unplanned and are not a result of judgment or common sense. ... The group of people that is in favor of capital punishment might say that it is the only reasonable sentence for someone who commits a serious crime is ex...

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Capital punishment - also known as the death penalty - is a legal process through which a person is executed by the government in response to a committed crime. ... More importantly, if the precognition of severe punishment were meant to prevent the criminal from committing the crime, the perpetual crime rates would be a solid proof of the death penalty's inadequacy. Death penalty advocates frequently justify capital punishment under the principle of the Law of Retaliation, commonly known as "Eye for an eye," which is the belief that punishment should fit the crime. In other w...

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Is Capital Punishment an effective penalty? ... I believe that it is a just and efficacious punishment for those who commit crimes bad enough to deserve death. ... Statistics also state that states with capital punishment have a higher crime rate then those that do not. ... I have to say that the states that have capital punishment are usually urbanized areas that have high crime rates because of the enormous population. ... If there is no capital punishment, there will not be any consequences to threaten these sick people, and people that continue committing vicious crimes. ...

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Is Capital Punishment an effective penalty? ... I believe that it is a just and efficacious punishment for those who commit crimes bad enough to deserve death. ... Statistics also state that states with capital punishment have a higher crime rate then those that do not. ... I have to say that the states that have capital punishment are usually urbanized areas that have high crime rates because of the enormous population. ... If there is no capital punishment, there will not be any consequences to threaten these sick people, and people that continue committing vicious crimes. ...

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The fundamental principal of justice is that the punishment should fit the crime. ... Capital punishment provides a strong deterrence against future crimes. ... Capital punishment, is the execution of a criminal by the state in which the crime or crimes were committed." ... Perhaps the biggest reason to keep capital punishment in effect, is to prevent a crime or multiple crimes from happening. ... The justice system basically attempts to mete out a punishment which fits the crime. ...

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Although imprisonment and fines are universally recognized as necessary to the control of crime, the nations of the world are split on the issue of capital punishment. ... Crime definitely can not go unpunished, but killing a prisoner is just going to far. ... Therefore, capital punishment just makes things worse by causing more crime. ... Although imprisonment and fines are universally recognized as necessary to the control of crime, the nations of the world are split on the issue of capital punishment. ... Crime definitely can not go unpunished, but killing a prisoner is just going to far. ...

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I realize capital punishment is an extreme penalty, but it is used to correct extreme crimes. ... The punishment should fit the crime. ... Murder is the most gruesome crime that one can commit. The only acceptable punishment would be death. ... Criminals need to realize that they should serve a just punishment for their crimes. ...

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Capital Punishment is a very controversial issue. ... There are many different methods of capital punishment. ... Capital punishment is a means of punishing people for their crimes. If the crime is serious enough, the person is sent to spend time on death row in a maximum-security prison. Capital punishment cases are long and expensive. ...

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Capital Punishment should be Abolished Evidence suggests that the death penalty does not deter people from committing crimes. ... There is very little valid evidence to suggest that capital punishment deters criminals. ... This anecdote clearly indicates the possibility of executing a person who might not have committed the crime. ... It can be seen that there is no logical reason for reintroducing capital punishment. The fact that there is no evidence to support the view that it deters criminals, that it is irreversible and an inhumane punishment sugg...

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Capital Punishment All over the world people are committing crimes. ... Capital punishment is unconstitutional and should not be restored to stop crime. ... "The death penalty is the harshest punishment. ... All over the world punishments for crimes differ from border to border. ... So vote NO to capital punishment! ...

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In short, let the ones who institute a crime unwillingly live, but do not let the punishment be as severe as it would for a voluntary criminal. ... While a criminal is in the process of committing a crime, chances are that he is not contemplating what his punishment will be for his actions. ... Therefore, use of capital punishment will not affect the crime rate of an area in any such way. ... While a criminal is in the process of committing a crime, chances are that he is not contemplating what his punishment will be for his actions. ... Therefore, use of capital punishment wil...

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The usage, and threat of capital punishment is the most powerful deterrent of crime ever devised by any form of government. ... Ergo the later states have lower crime rates due in part to the deterrent power of the threat capitol punishment imposes on potential criminals. Those opposed to capital punishment usually believe that the threat of punishment is not a valid deterrent for crime regardless of the offense. ... Federal, state, and local governments together spend more than $150 billion on fighting and preventing crime. ... Capital punishment is not a baleful archa...

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Capital Punishment Capital Punishment Doesn't sound too nice does it? It is the major punishment for wrongdoers. ... It is only the worst crimes. ... Death Penalty can probably make criminals think about whether or not they should do more heinous crimes. ... I don't think that capital punishment is a cruel and unusual punishment because there really is not a "regular" way to kill someone. ...

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Capital Punishment is a legal concept that the offender is put to death as the punishment for severe crimes like Murder related to rape or child molestation, Murder for hire, Murder involving torture, etc*. Crime causes to the result of capital punishment called capital crimes or capital offenses. ... Justice system's initial purpose is to sentence the best punishment that fits the crime. ... With the awareness and warning of capital punishment, if they are about to commit a homicide, they will hesitate or decline their crime. ... She/he will not kill victims during a robbery or maybe mor...

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Capital Punishment pertaining to the death penalty is mostly received by serious offenders.To date, Capital Punishment is legal in 38 states in our nation. ... Capital Punishment is highly controversial, especially in the United States. ... Supporters claim that people who commit these horrendous crimes deserve to die. ... Opponents also argue that the death penalty has not worked in preventing people from committing crimes. ... The most controversial issue of Capital Punishment is that it discriminates. ...

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Capital punishment is the penalty of death for the commission of a crime. Throughout all of human life, it has been used as the highest of corporal punishments to condemn offenders of the vilest crimes, such as murder or rape. ... Murder is unforgivable, but exact retaliation does not compensate for the lost lives nor does it cancel out the crime. ... They can reflect and be haunted by the horrible crime they have committed until they die. ... "Capital Punishment Survey Report." ...

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Capital Punishment - Death Penalty The death penalty is the ultimate punishment for people who commit crimes against mankind. There are people that say the death penalty is a cruel and unusual punishment, but I believe a person has to take the crime itself into consideration. ... The death penalty should be administered for particularly heinous crimes. I do not think that the death penalty is a cruel and unusual punishment when the crime committed is unimaginable. ... Capital punishment is a fact of life in the United States and should be administered for particularly heinous crimes....

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