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Last updated on: 10/22/2018 | Author: ProCon.org

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CORE QUESTION
- Should the Death Penalty Be Allowed?
Moral & Ethical Issues
- Is the Death Penalty Immoral?
- Should Physicians Participate in Executions?
Legal Considerations
- Does Clemency Serve as a Safeguard in Capital Punishment Cases?
Deterrence & Retribution
- Does the Death Penalty Deter Crime?
- Should the Death Penalty Be Used for Retribution?
Social Issues
- Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished or Paused Because of the Alleged Possibility of an Innocent Person Being Executed?
- Should Victims’ Opinions Matter When Considering the Death Penalty?
Death Penalty vs. Life in Prison
- Is Life in Prison without Parole a Better Option Than the Death Penalty?
- Does the Death Penalty Cost Less Than Life in Prison without Parole?

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