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Capital Punishment is Not Justified Although it is an issue that I find myself torn on, if I have to support one position, I would have to say that ultimately I do not agree with capital punishment. There have been instances where I have supported the decision of the death penalty in relation to certain cases. I have learned of some heinous crimes in which I feel capital punishment was justified, or even should have …

…grants a certain relief to victims, the families of, and the public knowing that such a dangerous person is no longer a threat. Prisoners who know they have no chance of being released from jail really have no reason to behave, which puts the security officers as well as other prisoners in danger. While this is an iss! ue I find very convincing, it is not enough for me to change my position. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**