This amendment states that United States citizens are to be protected from cruel and unusual punishments. Punishments such as hanging, tar and feathering, and burning were common in the times of the colonies in early America. Today these are considered cruel and unusual punishment that no one should suffer. Although, in some instances, harsh punishments are well deserved and can be well justified. Having cruel and unusual punishments for abominable crimes should be considered because, it is a good form of prevention. People are less likely to commit such crimes if there are harsh repercussions that follow instead of a lifetime sentence in
This amendment states that United States citizens are to be protected from cruel and unusual punishments. Punishments such as hanging, tar and feathering, and burning were common in the times of the colonies in early America. Today these are considered cruel and unusual punishment that no one should suffer. Although, in some instances, harsh punishments are well deserved and can be well justified. Having cruel and unusual punishments for abominable crimes should be considered because, it is a good form of prevention. People are less likely to commit such crimes if there are harsh repercussions that follow instead of a lifetime sentence in