Capital Punishment Debate by Harris County D A Frank Briscoe
Harris County District Attorney Frank Briscoe argues that capital punishment deters crime, cites biblical and legal backing, and cites eight Harris County death penalty cases to illustrate what he calls the strong link between crime and the ultimate penalty. He warns abolition could trigger renewed laws after sensational violence.
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Debate on Capital Punishment by Dr John Silber
Dr John K Silber argues against capital punishment highlighting historical declines after abolition in England and contemporary data showing lower homicide rates in abolition states. He cites Europe and the U.S. states, noting non use of the death penalty did not harm peace or order and that deterrence by execution is unproven.
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