Capital Punishment

Few subjects can raise such debate, but what are the arguments? Is it murder, pure revenge, or justice? Does it alleviate problems or create them?

The debate hinges on three questions: Is it a deterrent to crime? Is it cruel or unnecessary? Is it right for the state to take the life of an individual? These three questions and the champions of their conflicting perspectives will probably keep this subject always on the boil.However it’s more than just a question of whose...