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Capital Punishment

Capital punishment, the execution of offenders sentenced to death for high crimes, has a storied history dating back to Hammurabi's code. Initially embraced in places like Britain and its colonies, the death penalty's popularity has waned. Landmark Supreme Court cases such as Furman v. Georgia and Gregg v. Georgia reflect changing societal views. With growing opposition, evidenced by a Gallup Poll showing support at an all-time low, the debate continues on its moral, economic, and legal implications, particularly for crimes committed before abolition movements gained momentum.

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Capital Punishment

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  1. Capital Punishment Bigger than Lowercase Punishment

  2. 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

  3. History • First evidence: Hammurabi of Babylon • Britain’s taste for blood influenced colonies and world • First American execution: Jamestown, 1608

  4. History of The Shire • 1800s: Capital punishment is widely challenged as cruel • 1953: Rosenbergs are first civilians executed for treason

  5. 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%)

  6. 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

  7. A Divided Law • Largest controversy: Should criminals convicted before capital punishment’s abolition be executed? • New Mexico, Connecticut, and Maryland

  8. “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.

  9. Where’s the Party at? • Split over issue  no strong stance • Large opposition at base • Largely in favor • Strong stance

  10. Not All Democrats are the Same • Click my • face, I • promise

  11. 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

  12. Support the death penalty • (One of the few, the proud) • Victim’s right to justice • Deterrent to crime

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