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The death penalty as currently structured and administered is morally wrong and violates the beliefs of most religions and the American constitution, a document that was implemented to protect the rights of Americans. As an alternative to protection these laws are being interrupted to justify taking the lives of criminals. Although the legality of capital punishment has been justified countless times by countless courts, and is supported by an overwhelming majority of Americans, it is …

…after an innocent man has faced the ultimate punishment. As currently structured, capital punishment laws result in the confusion and deception of our legal system. Our countries basic governing documents designed to protect the people’s freedom have shown that capital punishment is cruel and unusual. The purpose of capital punishment is an attempt to decrease and prevent crime. But how will committing another crime help? The death penalty is only another form of murder.