Capital Punishment in Massachusetts
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A 5 page overview of the history of capital punishment legislation in Massachusetts. Emphasizes the controversial nature of capital punishment and the difficulty in getting any of the bills approving the death penalty pass both the House and the Senate despite obvious public support for the practice. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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(The) Death Penalty
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Writer presents a strong, 3 page argument for capital punishment. It is explained that 'anyone who is known to have plotted a murder and acted it out should have the same done to them.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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(The) Death Penalty & Discrimination
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An 8 page paper arguing that capital punishment discriminates against the poor. Uses specific cases and pertinent statistics. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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An Argument For The Death Penalty
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A 5 page paper that presents the positive applications of capital punishment. This paper presents consideration of the perspectives of two politicians with determined views in regards to the death penalty, George Pataki, Governor of NY and Marion Barry of Washington, D.C. Both men present arguments in support of the death penalty as a deterrent, especially in light of increased crime statistics in many large cities. Bibliography lists 4 sources. FREE outline included !
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Capital Punishment (AKA Death Penalty)
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In 8 pages, the author gives an overview of capital punishment: definition, arguments supporting and opposing capital punishment, whether it is applied in a manner that is racially discriminatory, trends in public opinion toward capital punishment, attitude change is attributed to what factors, and after examination of the research, the foreseeable future of capital punishment. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PCcappun.doc

Capital Punishment In Texas
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A 8 page essay that traces the history of Texas capital punishment from the frontier-style lynchings which characterized its beginnings, through the use of the electric chair, to its current use of lethal injection. It also shows statistics on the inequalities that have existed in the system. Bibliography lists nine sources.
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Death Penalty for Juveniles
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This 7 page essay strongly favors the death penalty for juveniles. Specific examples are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Death Penalty in Utah / A Matter of Choice
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A 5 page paper discussing Utah's death penalty. The writer explores the controversies and looks at specific cases. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Life Sentence Without Parole -- Better Than Death Penalty
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A 4 page paper arguing why life in prison without parole is better than capital punishment. The writer cites various resources to support this theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Mandatory Death Penalty In Louisiana And The Nation: The Impact Of Roberts vs. Louisiana
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A 9 page overview of the legislative history of the mandatory death penalty. Cites specific cases and provides considerable information about the 1976 Supreme Court ruling in Roberts vs. Louisiana. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Pros & Cons of Having Society Determine Punishment for Crime
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In 10 pages the author discusses the pros and cons of having society determine punishment for crime. 'Crime and punishment for crime has been around since the beginning of time. Looking to the importance of this, one will find that over the ages there have been different strategies for the punishment of crimes. As civilization has become more sophisticated, so has the punishment, which has ranged from flagellation, to hanging, to crucifixion, to exile, to prison, to the sentence of death, as in capital punishment. Punishment for crime has gone through many changes in the last decade. Today the death penalty is used quite frequently. Society has an impact on the type of punishment given for varying offenses' Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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The Death Penalty
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A 10 page paper focusing on the death penalty -- arguing for the abolishment of capital punishment. It is presumptuous of humans to think they somehow have the right to decide another's fate. Except in the case of self defense their is no ethical reason why humans should kill one another. Case studies are shown as examples. These studies include Karla Faye Tucker, Susie Jaeger, and Dr. Kevorkian. While the majority of the United States population believes in the death penalty it is still an affront to humanity in general and should be abolished. Bibliography follows containing 20 sources.
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The Death Penalty In America
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This 5 page paper opposes capital punishment based on a conflict perspective. The argument includes factual information about the incompetence of court appointed attorneys. The point made is that due to social stratification, the criminal justice system is unfair and thus, the death penalty should be abolished. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Amcapun.rtf

The Death Penalty Is Not An Effective Deterrence
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In 15 pages the writer gives proof that the death penalty is not a deterrence. Solid reasons and arguments are given. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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