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Capital Punishment
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Capital punishment, also known as the death penalty, is a government-sanctioned practice where a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for a crime.
Key Features
- Government-sanctioned
- Punishment for serious crimes
- Controversial practice
Pros
- Deterrence of serious crimes
- Justice for victims and their families
Cons
- Risk of executing innocent individuals
- Questionable effectiveness as a deterrent
- Moral and ethical concerns