Friday, September 16, 2011
8th ammendment
I think there is a different definition of "cruel and unusual punishment" for every person depending on the crime committed. I think if you can completely prove someone is guilty for murder and their punishment in that state is the death penalty or life in prison, I don't think that is cruel and unusual punishment. If you don't have enough evidence to know that someone is guilty of murder and yet you still give them the death penalty or life in prison, I believe that is cruel and unusual punishment. It all depends on the situation and evidence.
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I agree that it really does depend on the situation. Killing an innocent person because of a crime that people think they committed is cruel. The major problem with that is where do you draw the line? In every case there are two sides, and it is difficult to decide which is true. The death penalty also makes it so no mistakes can be corrected. Once a person is put to death, there is no bringing them back.
i agree , to convict someone you need specific evidence and need to show the evidence to the judge and the jury.. the death penalty and life in person needs to be specified in certain cases.
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