The Case against Capital Punishment
Words: 703 Pages: 2 5053Capital punishment remains a contentious topic in the United States, with profound ethical and legal implications. With over 1,000 state prisoners currently on death row, the Justice Department has warned that we may soon witness executions at a rate reminiscent of the 1930s. This essay argues that the death penalty is an unjust and ineffective form of punishment that should be abolished. By examining the biases inherent in its application, the economic costs, and the moral implications, we can see […]