The introduction of the death penalty in America was influenced by the traditions and laws borrowed by British immigrants from the Old world. According to L. Randa, the first executions in the new colonies was in relation to captain George Kendal in the city of Jamestown in Virginia in 1608...

The first juvenile to be tried, found guilty, and executed in America was Thomas Graunger in 1642 (Hale, 1997). However, on 1st of March, 2005, the Supreme Court repealed the death penalty for offenders who committed crimes while underage. The court ruled that such a penalty was cruel and an...

In discussing the death penalty in this country perhaps the most important issue to discuss is not whether it is fair but rather if it is effective and constitutional. Obviously, different people and organizations have very strong feelings about this issue, but not all of these feelings or arguments can...

In the United States, decisions concerning capital punishment or the death penalty are ultimately determined on a state by state basis. Thus, when examining the question of whether the death penalty should be enforced in Georgia, the issue clearly focuses on the specifics of the penalty in relation to the...

I agree with capital punishment because its advantages significantly outweigh the disadvantages. This paper discusses the positive effects of the death penalty on deterrence and retribution. It argues against typical criticism based on morality, constitutionality, and irrevocability of court mistakes. Undoubtedly, capital punishment has emerged as a major controversial topic...