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EVIDENCE SOURCES

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the PROs, CONs, and UNSURE evidence for each topic

007. The death penalty is a necessary punishment for certain crimes

  1. 1. Pro: The death penalty serves as a deterrent to severe crimes and ensures justice for the victims and their families
    ProCon.org: [Death Penalty]
    https://deathpenalty.procon.org/
  2. 2. Con: The death penalty is inhumane and has been shown to be applied disproportionately against marginalized communities.
    Amnesty International: [Abolish the Death Penalty]
    https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/death-penalty/
  3. 3. Unsure: The moral and ethical implications of the death penalty make it a contentious and complex issue.
    Pew Research Center: [Death Penalty Views]
    https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/07/19/10-facts-about-the-death-penalty-in-the-u-s/
  4. 4. Pro: Capital punishment can provide closure for the families of victims and serves as retribution for heinous crimes
    National Center for Policy Analysis: [Death Penalty Debate]
    https://www.scu.edu/ethics/focus-areas/more-focus-areas/resources/capital-punishment-our-duty-or-our-doom/
  5. 5. Con: There is a significant risk of executing innocent people, which makes the death penalty an unjust practice.
    Innocence Project: [Wrongful Convictions]
    https://innocenceproject.org/the-injustice-of-death-row-the-profound-tragedy-of-marcellus-williams-and-the-fight-to-save-robert-roberson/
  6. 6. Unsure: The cost-effectiveness and legal complexities of the death penalty compared to life imprisonment without parole need further evaluation.
    Equal Justice Initiative: [Death Penalty Issues]
    https://eji.org/issues/death-penalty/
  7. 7. Pro: The death penalty is seen as an appropriate response for the most egregious offenses and helps uphold the rule of law.
    Heritage Foundation: [Capital Punishment]
    https://www.heritage.org/crime-and-justice/commentary/the-death-penalty-appropriate
  8. 8. Con: Many studies show that the death penalty does not effectively deter crime more than life sentences.
    American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): [Death Penalty]
    https://www.bbc.com/news/10220974
  9. 9. Unsure: Public opinion on the death penalty is deeply divided, reflecting a wide range of ethical and practical considerations
    Gallup: [Death Penalty Attitudes]
    https://news.gallup.com/poll/1606/deathpenalty.aspx