POL 303 Week 4 Discussion 2 Capital Punishment and You
Prepare: Read Chapters 8 and 9 in the course text and review the required video “A Matter of Life and Death:
The Politics of Abortion and Capital Punishment.”
Reflect: Every American accused of a crime that could result in loss of life, liberty, and properly has the right to fair treatment or due process. One of the most divisive aspects of due process is capital punishment and the prevention of cruel and unusual punishment to those convicted fairly of crimes. Specifically, the Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, and the ongoing debate revolves around if the death penalty is or is not considered cruel and unusual punishment.
Write: In your initial post of at least 250 words utilize the Constitution, established case law, and scholarly sources to complete the following assignments:
- Describe one argument that supports the death penalty.
- Describe one argument that opposes the death penalty.
- Explain which argument is the most credible, reliable, and valid. Why?Provide real-world examples to support your answers. Support your claims with examples from the requiredmaterial(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.Respond to Peers: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. In your responses to your peers of at least 200 words, extend the conversation by examining their claims or arguments in more depth or by responding to the posts that they make to you. Keep the discussion on target and try to analyze things in as much detail as you can. For instance, analyze your classmate’s argument concerning age in the application of the death penalty. Are the examples they provide balanced or biased towards one viewpoint? Also, support your analysis with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.
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