Tuesday, September 13, 2011
8th Amendment
In modern times, I don't really thing cruel and unusual punishments are needed as much as it was back in the days. If someone commited a crime, I think it's justified by going to jail and paying a fine. The government doesn't need to physically hurt and torture the criminal. Still, I don't think a death penalty is cruel or unusual because that means the person murdered someone. If the government is going to use the 8th amendment, they should adjust it and say exactly what kind of punishment goes with what kind of crime.
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Interesting suggestion, Ahna. Why do you think the government doesn't have a specific punishment to go with each specific crime?
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