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Persuasive Essay: Should The Death Penalty Be Retained?

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Danielle Blair
November 15, 2016
Comm-123
Lois Wright
Should the Death Penalty be retained?
The debate on the death penalty is known to be very controversial and a unique one, however after reviewing many different arguments associated with this topic the conclusion is quite clear. The death penalty should be retained as it is an extremely useful tool in sentencing criminals that have committed some of the worst crimes that are known to society. Individuals throughout history have used the death penalty as a means of punishment, and Canada should continue to do so. The death penalty should be retained in such a manner that executions are no longer considered to be a form of cruel and unusual punishment, and the justice system is functioning …show more content…

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In conclusion, the death penalty should be brought back in to action, as it is proven to be a useful tool to maintain criminal behaviour within our societies. With the opinions of professionals and the help of the justice system functioning at a level where innocent individuals are not being wrongly convicted, we will be able to maintain deterrence and retribution within our country. It is very important that our legal system steps up to plate making the death penalty back into action to serve justice properly to those individuals who truly deserve

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