Capital Punishment in Massachusetts
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A 5 page overview of the history of capital punishment legislation in Massachusetts. Emphasizes the controversial nature of capital punishment and the difficulty in getting any of the bills approving the death penalty pass both the House and the Senate despite obvious public support for the practice. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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(The) Death Penalty
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Writer presents a strong, 3 page argument for capital punishment. It is explained that 'anyone who is known to have plotted a murder and acted it out should have the same done to them.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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(The) Death Penalty & Discrimination
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An 8 page paper arguing that capital punishment discriminates against the poor. Uses specific cases and pertinent statistics. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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An Argument For The Death Penalty
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A 5 page paper that presents the positive applications of capital punishment. This paper presents consideration of the perspectives of two politicians with determined views in regards to the death penalty, George Pataki, Governor of NY and Marion Barry of Washington, D.C. Both men present arguments in support of the death penalty as a deterrent, especially in light of increased crime statistics in many large cities. Bibliography lists 4 sources. FREE outline included !
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Capital Punishment (AKA Death Penalty)
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In 8 pages, the author gives an overview of capital punishment: definition, arguments supporting and opposing capital punishment, whether it is applied in a manner that is racially discriminatory, trends in public opinion toward capital punishment, attitude change is attributed to what factors, and after examination of the research, the foreseeable future of capital punishment. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PCcappun.doc

Capital Punishment In Texas
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A 8 page essay that traces the history of Texas capital punishment from the frontier-style lynchings which characterized its beginnings, through the use of the electric chair, to its current use of lethal injection. It also shows statistics on the inequalities that have existed in the system. Bibliography lists nine sources.
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Death Penalty for Juveniles
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This 7 page essay strongly favors the death penalty for juveniles. Specific examples are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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