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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.
Filename: Texcap.wps
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.
Filename: Juvydeat.wps
Death Penalty in Utah / A Matter of Choice
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A 5 page paper discussing Utah's death penalty. The writer explores the controversies and looks at specific cases. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Psdeathp.wps
Life Sentence Without Parole -- Better Than Death Penalty
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A 4 page paper arguing why life in prison without parole is better than capital punishment. The writer cites various resources to support this theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Lifesent.wps
Mandatory Death Penalty In Louisiana And The Nation: The Impact Of Roberts vs. Louisiana
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A 9 page overview of the legislative history of the mandatory death penalty. Cites specific cases and provides considerable information about the 1976 Supreme Court ruling in Roberts vs. Louisiana. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: DeathSen.wps
Pros & Cons of Having Society Determine Punishment for Crime
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In 10 pages the author discusses the pros and cons of having society determine punishment for crime. 'Crime and punishment for crime has been around since the beginning of time. Looking to the importance of this, one will find that over the ages there have been different strategies for the punishment of crimes. As civilization has become more sophisticated, so has the punishment, which has ranged from flagellation, to hanging, to crucifixion, to exile, to prison, to the sentence of death, as in capital punishment. Punishment for crime has gone through many changes in the last decade. Today the death penalty is used quite frequently. Society has an impact on the type of punishment given for varying offenses' Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Proscons.wps
The Death Penalty
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A 10 page paper focusing on the death penalty -- arguing for the abolishment of capital punishment. It is presumptuous of humans to think they somehow have the right to decide another's fate. Except in the case of self defense their is no ethical reason why humans should kill one another. Case studies are shown as examples. These studies include Karla Faye Tucker, Susie Jaeger, and Dr. Kevorkian. While the majority of the United States population believes in the death penalty it is still an affront to humanity in general and should be abolished. Bibliography follows containing 20 sources.
Filename: Deathp6.wps
The Death Penalty In America
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This 5 page paper opposes capital punishment based on a conflict perspective. The argument includes factual information about the incompetence of court appointed attorneys. The point made is that due to social stratification, the criminal justice system is unfair and thus, the death penalty should be abolished. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Amcapun.rtf
The Death Penalty Is Not An Effective Deterrence
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In 15 pages the writer gives proof that the death penalty is not a deterrence. Solid reasons and arguments are given. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Nodeter.wps
The Death Penalty is Not Effective as a Deterrent
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In 5 pages, the reader is given an intellectual tool of awareness concerning the issue of capital punishment, which is also referred to as the death penalty. This is accomplished with paradigms attributed to crime and this type of punishment for that crime. The selections include a rich variety of data to support the key conclusion that the author makes, which is that capital punishment is not effective as a deterrent. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Dpno.wps
The Death Penalty: Capital Punishment and the Effectiveness of this Policy as a Crime Deterrent
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This 5 page paper considers the issue of the death penalty and the implications for criminal justice. This paper assesses whether the implementation of capital punishment has determined an effective deterrent to crime and the implications for minority populations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHdeathp.wps
The McVeigh Sentence and the Death Penalty
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A 10 page paper that discusses the following aspects of capital punishment with respect to the McVeigh sentence: Deterrent to crime? Victims' family revenge/coping mechanism? Religious precedent? Comparison to Charles Manson's continued anarchy? The paper posits that based on the findings in all of the above, that the McVeigh case needs further consideration. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: Mcveigh.wps
The Relationship Between Race & the Use of the Death Penalty
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In 10 pages the author discusses the relationship between race and the use of the death penalty, which is also known as capital punishment. The death penalty is alive and well in America. It is also a very prejudicial institution. The death penalty is the ultimate punishment anyone can face. In addition, the persons on death row must remain there for years awaiting execution. For the innocent member of a racial minority, this is a difficult pill to swallow, but one that has been forced upon them in manners that are quite reprehensible due to the discrimination involved. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Racepen.wps
Why Capital Punishment is Wrong
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In 12 pages plus a 1 page proposal and an outline, the author discusses topic of capital punishment from the stance of opposition. The reader is given an intellectual tool of awareness concerning the issue of capital punishment, which is also referred to as the death penalty. This is accomplished with paradigms attributed to crime and this type of punishment for crime. Examples are given of proponents to the death penalty, but those in opposition to the death penalty refute them. Perspectives cover a wide range of related topics while maintaining depth and weight. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Punwrong.wps
Eugenics
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A 6 page paper discussing the idea of eugenics and its development in politics as related to Oliver Wendall Holmes, who was known as a social darwinist, and the Supreme Court case, Buck vs. Bell, which took place in 1927. This case made it legal to force sterilization in the attempt to rid society of undesirable individuals. This applied to criminals, insane individuals, as well as developmentally disabled and poor individuals. Bibliogrpahy lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAeugen.wps
Will Restricting Immigration Prevent Cultural Disintegration?
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6 pages in length. The United States of America is known as a cultural melting pot, where foreign-born peoples have flourished both economically and independently for nearly four hundred years. However, there is currently much concern about the long-term effects such immigrant influx is causing and will continue to cause the both the land and the legal citizens. The writer discusses the aspect of job stealing, overpopulation and environmental consequences instigated by the open-door immigration policy. Extensive bibliography included.
Filename: Immigrat.wps
Nuclear Waste Dumping & Yucca Mountain / Controversy
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A 12 page paper on the controversy surrounding the U.S. government's plan to turn Yucca Mountain (Nevada) into the first large-scale nuclear waste 'dumping ground.' The writer explains the logic that went into the government's choice of location, and then presents the resistance from Nevada state residents. Environmental / scientific issues concerning Nevada's geology, the safety of waste burial, etc.; are discussed. The writer presents strong arguments as to why Yucca Mountain is indeed the only logical site for such a project and refutes arguments to the contrary. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Yucca.rtf
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