Death Penalty: The Debate
Description
Outline the debate surrounding the death penalty-use the discussion in your chapter reading to identify reasons for and against. Be sure to include the answers to the following questions:
1. What are three reasons in support of keeping the death penalty?
2. Of the three reasons you listed in 1, which do you believe is the strongest? Why?
3. What are three reasons for abolishing the death penalty?
4. Of the three reasons you listed in 3, which do you believe is the strongest? Why?
5. Ultimately, is the reasoning for or against the death penalty more persuasive? Discuss your answer.
Provide complete a complete discussion for each.