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Capital Punishment. Bigger than Lowercase Punishment. What is it? WE DON’T EVEN KNOW!. “Execution of an offender sentenced to death after conviction by a court of law of a criminal offense.” (Concise Encyclopedia) Limited to high crimes. History. First evidence: Hammurabi of Babylon
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Capital Punishment Bigger than Lowercase Punishment
What is it?WE DON’T EVEN KNOW! • “Execution of an offender sentenced to death after conviction by a court of law of a criminal offense.” (Concise Encyclopedia) • Limited to high crimes
History • First evidence: Hammurabi of Babylon • Britain’s taste for blood influenced colonies and world • First American execution: Jamestown, 1608
History of The Shire • 1800s: Capital punishment is widely challenged as cruel • 1953: Rosenbergs are first civilians executed for treason
There and Back Again • Furman v. Georgia (1972): Supreme Court rules Georgia’s death penalty unconstitutional • Gregg v. Georgia (1976): Revised death penalty supported • 80s – 90s: Grim Reaper restricted • 2013 Gallup Poll: Death penalty support at all time low (60%)
A Divided Nation • Legislation concerning Capital Punishment has taken the national stage at various times • Federal stagnation State’s Decision • 32 states still practice death penalty • Trend favors abolishing it
A Divided Law • Largest controversy: Should criminals convicted before capital punishment’s abolition be executed? • New Mexico, Connecticut, and Maryland
“It’s a pack of lies!!”-D. Gates • Proponents claim capital punishment is more economical • In fact, is astronomically more expensive • Capital trials, enhanced security on death row, and legal representation • Since 1978 California has spent 4 Billion on Capital punishment for only 13 executions.
Where’s the Party at? • Split over issue no strong stance • Large opposition at base • Largely in favor • Strong stance
Not All Democrats are the Same • Click my • face, I • promise
Interest Groups Interested in Abolition • Amnesty International: Education and campaigning around the world • National Coalition to Abolition the Death Penalty: Advocacy and legal support • American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): “inherently violates the Constitution” • Education, Litigation and Advocacy
Support the death penalty • (One of the few, the proud) • Victim’s right to justice • Deterrent to crime
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