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In "Long Live Capital Punishment," author Ellie Mohon explores the contentious topic of the death penalty. The narrative reflects on the stories of violent offenders, highlighting how their actions impact entire communities. With chilling accounts of escaped convicts and the horrors they inflicted, the text emphasizes the need for justice and safety for families. It discusses the practical considerations of capital punishment, citing the costs associated with lifetime imprisonment against the financial implications of executing offenders. Ultimately, the piece questions morality and legality in contemporary society.
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Long Live Capital Punishment By: Ellie Mohon
Closure • Some people can escape • 5 men escaped from prison • Killed many people • Scared the whole town • Gave peace to the town • Protects people and their families
Murderers deserve it • Gary Gilmore killed two people • Chose how he died • Chose his last meal • Got to hug a relative • Those 2 people both had a toddler and a baby on the way • He tore two families apart when they were first beginning
Facts • Capital punishment is legal in Texas • It cost 1.5 million dollars to keep one person in prison for life • Sutherland says the cost to keep people is much higher than capital punishment • Last year only 39 people got the death penalty
