To Kill or Not to Kill

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Capital punishment is a long standing debate. The moral implications of sentencing a man to death are profound. Yet, man has partaken in such practices for centuries. As times change, the execution method changes as man attempts to make execution more humane. Despite avid protest, the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to outlaw the use of capital punishment. It remains that the use of capital punishment is morally acceptable and a just law. There are two main theories of punishment. Retributivism embraces the notion of just desert. The only reason to punish a man is because he deserves it. Consequently, the degree of punishment must fit the gravity and nature of the moral wrong (04/29/14). Therefore, the use of capital punishment is just. However, because retributivism is not concerned with a deterrent effect or bettering society, some argue this leads to cruel and inhumane punishment. Furthermore, moral guilt is not necessary for punishment. But, punishment is not based on the emotional component of revenge; instead the retributivist objectively decides punishment is deserved. Similarly...

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