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Capital Punishment

Capital Punishment Proponents of capital punishment frequently cite deterrence as a benefit of the death penalty (argument 1). Some studies refute this contention. When confronted with such studies, proponents sometimes respond that execution “will definitely deter the executed offender.” They also argue that death is the only thing that some offenders really “deserve.” (2). Opponents […]

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Do you think that any state legislatures will eventually pass legislation permitting the paddling or whipping or criminal offenders?

Do you think that any state legislatures will eventually pass legislation permitting the paddling or whipping or criminal offenders? In 1994, Michael Fay, an American teenager was convicted of spray painting parked cars in Singapore and was flogged as punishment. The flogging (called caning because it is done with a bamboo rod) sparked an international

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Might paddling be appropriate for some juvenile offenders?

Might paddling be appropriate for some juvenile offenders? In 1994, Michael Fay, an American teenager was convicted of spray painting parked cars in Singapore and was flogged as punishment. The flogging (called caning because it is done with a bamboo rod) sparked an international outcry from opponents of corporal punishment. In this country, however, it

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Would a return to corporal punishments, in the form of whipping or paddling, be justified for some offenders?

Would a return to corporal punishments, in the form of whipping or paddling, be justified for some offenders? In 1994, Michael Fay, an American teenager was convicted of spray painting parked cars in Singapore and was flogged as punishment. The flogging (called caning because it is done with a bamboo rod) sparked an international outcry

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Corporal Punishment

Corporal Punishment In 1994, Michael Fay, an American teenager was convicted of spray painting parked cars in Singapore and was flogged as punishment. The flogging (called caning because it is done with a bamboo rod) sparked an international outcry from opponents of corporal punishment. In this country, however, it also led to a rebirth of

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specific examples of aggression egged on and supported by the opposition

specific examples of aggression egged on and supported by the opposition would this still be possible with the sudden release of millions of workers desperate to get away from their abusive owners? Composition dedicated to the Irish struggles. (Thayer, 1844) I can not but hate [the prospect of slavery’s expansion]. I hate it because of

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Discuss how the concepts in this course can be related or compared to real-world situations like political issues of time. Minimum of 200 words

Discuss how the concepts in this course can be related or compared to real-world situations like political issues of time. Minimum of 200 words   Journal VIII: Real-world situations Immigration and protection of individual rights are concepts in the course that relates to the current American political landscape. As discussed in the course, immigration into

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