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Published: 25.07.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Capital Punishment', 1.
  • Essays 'Capital Punishment', 2.
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Capital Punishment
<Tab/>In the past, people have invariably felt that if they had been wronged in some way, it was their right to take vengeance on the person who had wronged them. This mentality still exists, even today, but in a lesser form because the law has now outlined the rights of criminals and developed punishments that conform to those rights, yet allow for retribution. However, a growing number of the general public often says that those laws and punishments are too lax, and criminals of today take advantage of them. For example, organized crime, knowing very wel…

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