Crime And Punishment Flashcards
Capital punishment is legal in
States within America
China
Countries in the Middle East such as Pakistan
Deterrence
It will stop other criminals from committing a serious crime
Retribution
Some evil acts need on ultimate payback, like capital punishment
Protection
If evil people are removed, then society is protected
Religion
The Old Testament gives examples of crimes where the perpetrator should be put to death.
Financial
Some argue it would be easier to put a criminal to death than for them to be kept in prison for the rest of their lives.
It is argued that there are ……. Murders in stats with the death penalty than states without
More
Some people Donovan want the death penalty in their area as they believe it
Lowers the tone of the community
Many argue that the death penalty is an ………. And that —————
……..=Act of revenge
——-= serous cries should be dealt in a cruel and inhumane way
It is unfair for
The person administering the lethal injection
It is possible that the
Wrong person might be convicted
It is argued that some people kill others because
They are insane
Even criminals should have the ……. And should therefore not be sentenced to death
Right to life
How much did it cost to put someone to death in New York
23 million dollars each
Protection
They may remain a threat to others if they are not apprehended