Death Penalty

The Supreme Court is currently in the process of making a decision regarding the potential cruelty of lethal injection, the most popular form of capital punishment in the United States. An opponent of the death penalty in all cases in the United States, I'll save the cruelty argument for another time. Instead, I wish to utilize this space to discuss the process leading up to the death penalty.  Read More »

The United States was originally founded on the idea of life, liberty (defined as the freedom from government, external rule and restrictions) and the pursuit of happiness.  Read More »

The question here is just that- freedom for murderers to live or sentenced to death?  Read More »

An issue that is in constant debate is the death penalty, also known as capital punishment. As of right now, there are 36 states with the death penalty including the U.S. Government and Military. These states have certain statutes by which they can use the death penalty. For instance, Alabama may use capital punishment only for intentional murder with 18 aggravating factors.  Read More »

What does it really mean to be pro-life in this world today, anyway? On the one hand, we have abortion; on the other, the death penalty. How can you be for one, but not the other?  Read More »

Today I was reading the news on CNN.com and I came across an article about the Supreme Court blocking an execution at the last minute. I am not an opponent of the death penalty, nor am I a supporter. I feel that the death penalty is acceptable for certain things.  Read More »

I'm taking AP Government this year (Go SENIORS!!! lol)Right now we're looking at liberal v. conservative v. everything else.  We took this little survey, and saw where everyone came out, and our assignment is now to find out where other people that we know fit.  So...  Read More »

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