Capital punishment is an ancient penalty, dating back to biblical times. “It is abundantly clear that the bible depicts murder as a crime for which death is considered the appropriate punishment.”(Prejean) Punishment by death was sentenced for committing sins such as adultery, homosexuality, and prostitutions. In todays' society these are exaggerated moral codes and enforcing such rigid laws would be unconstitutional. Times have changed and capital punishment in not so easily accepted. On the contrary, the term of capital punishment has become a term correlated with controversy. Capital punishment is an issue that has divided the nation. Supporters argue that society has the right to punish and avenge. Opponents argue that capi
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