Question

A.)How do you explain the fact that the death penalty is supported by a significant majority of the U.S. population as both death sentences and executions continue to fall?
B.)If research shows that the death penalty does not deter crime, what justification(s) can be given for its use?

I need help on this.

Answer 1

Answer:

I guess you could support it by saying that people feel better when there is not, for example, serial killer running around. Also some people view it as justice, locking a person up isn't enough for them, they want an "eye for an eye"

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