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An analysis of the main issues of the death penalty. The author looks at the history of the death penalty, issues of race, the costs of the death penalty, various concerns of the death penalty and its stance today.

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"An important part of any society is crime and punishment. Societies must deal with small crimes such as stealing and much larger ones such as rape, murder and treason. The death penalty is meant to be a punishment for some of the worse crimes that people can commit. The death penalty has its roots in the ancient times, and even the Bible accepts it as a proper punishment for certain crimes. Yet in today's world, a mere mention of the term death penalty excites screaming from extremists on both sides of the argument. Conservatives cry out for capital punishment to be utilized more often, while Liberals and organizations such as the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) are constantly protesting for more rights for prisoners and a complete abolition of the death penalty. There are many issues which both sides of this argument need to consider when evaluating the death penalty. These issues include effectiveness as a deterrent, racism, cost, risk of executing the innocent, and defense of the guilty. After evaluating these issues, it can be determined that the death penalty is a necessary evil, and with the growing use of DNA research, will be an important tool of the judicial system in punishing the guilty."

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