Assignment:
While many supporter of capital punishment argue that it is a necessary form of retribution, this discussion will argue that it is a brutal and degrading act. Many other opponents of capital punishment including Robert Baird and Stuart Rosenbaum dispute the proper interpretation of statistical analysis of its deterrent effect, on the other hand, the view capital punishment as a human rights issue involving the proper limits of governmental powers.
This discussion will argue against its use on four fronts: brutality; dignity; effectiveness; and human rights. This discussion will begin by giving a brief history of capital punishment, its use around the world and summarize with its ineffectiveness.