Death Penalty In The 18th Century
It is known that, “The first established death penalty laws date as far back as the Eighteenth Century B.C. in the Code of King Hammurabi of Babylon, which codified the death penalty for 25 different crimes” (“Introduction to the Death Penalty”). In the seventh century B.C. the death penalty was a part of the Draconian Code of Athens while the death penalty was the only punishment for any crime. During this time, the death penalty came to the extent of drowning, beating to death, crucifixion, impalement, and being buried alive (“Introduction to the Death Penalty”). In the tenth century, Britain began using hanging as the usual method for punishment. William the Conqueror made it a law in the eleventh century that no executions could be
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They said it was a waste of taxpayer dollars in the category of crime fighting (“Public Opinion About the Death Penalty”). It is a raising question of why the poor are the ones who have to pay the tax dollars that make the death penalty happen but then it is the poor who always get served with the death penalty (“Top 10 Pros and Cons”). Studies have showed that over the last year, North Carolina has spent over $11 million a year on the death penalty (“Financial Facts About the Death Penalty”). Over 50% of the United States population thinks that the death penalty should be put on hold while it is put under a careful review. Most of law enforcement do not think that the death penalty does any good when it comes to a punishment tool (“Public Opinion About the Death Penalty”). Some studies say that the death penalty cost more to do than a sentencing to life in prison without parole. In a recent study in 2014, approximately 45% likes LWOP (life without parole) (“Public Opinion About the Death Penalty”). Some say that the death penalty goes against the constitution, with it being cruel and unusual (“Top 10 Pros and Cons”). Although only 13% of the population makes up African Americans, over 50% of the current death row is made up of African Americans. The biggest argument against the death penalty is that it is considered to be racist and biased (“Top 10 Pros and Cons”). In a recent article, Dr, Daisy Kouzel stated the “The death penalty violates the sanctity of human life.”
They said it was a waste of taxpayer dollars in the category of crime fighting (“Public Opinion About the Death Penalty”). It is a raising question of why the poor are the ones who have to pay the tax dollars that make the death penalty happen but then it is the poor who always get served with the death penalty (“Top 10 Pros and Cons”). Studies have showed that over the last year, North Carolina has spent over $11 million a year on the death penalty (“Financial Facts About the Death Penalty”). Over 50% of the United States population thinks that the death penalty should be put on hold while it is put under a careful review. Most of law enforcement do not think that the death penalty does any good when it comes to a punishment tool (“Public Opinion About the Death Penalty”). Some studies say that the death penalty cost more to do than a sentencing to life in prison without parole. In a recent study in 2014, approximately 45% likes LWOP (life without parole) (“Public Opinion About the Death Penalty”). Some say that the death penalty goes against the constitution, with it being cruel and unusual (“Top 10 Pros and Cons”). Although only 13% of the population makes up African Americans, over 50% of the current death row is made up of African Americans. The biggest argument against the death penalty is that it is considered to be racist and biased (“Top 10 Pros and Cons”). In a recent article, Dr, Daisy Kouzel stated the “The death penalty violates the sanctity of human life.”