Criminal
Aug. 27, 2010
The Death Penalty: Facing the Facts
Is implementation of capital punishment really justified? Here's the five explanations offered in favor of the death penalty.
James P. Gray
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James is a retired judge of the Orange County Superior Court, a private mediator and arbitrator with ADR Services Inc., the author of "Wearing the Robe: the Art and Responsibilities of Judging in Today's Courts" (Square One Press, 2009), and the 2012 Libertarian candidate for vice president, along with Gov. Gary Johnson as the candidate for president.
The death penalty is certainly an emotional issue that affects many people in lots of different ways. While all people are fully entitled to their own opinions in this or any other matter, no one is entitled to his or her own facts.
Typically the proponents of the death penalty present five justifications for its implementation. First, this is the appropriate punishment for the offender of such a serious crime. Second, this is rightful societal vengeance (often cited as an "eye fo...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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