The Death Penalty: a Critical Examination
Words: 708 Pages: 2 7489Shadowed by an ethical paradox, America's commitment to justice collides with its continued practice of capital punishment. Despite its reputation for championing human rights and justice, America ranks fifth globally in the number of executions carried out (Lockie). Since 1976, when the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty's constitutionality, over 1,264 individuals have been executed, primarily through lethal injection (The Guardian). While capital punishment is predominantly reserved for murderers, it can also be applied for crimes such as treason and […]