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Mr3Hunna

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Consider the following claim: Although I have no objection to capital punishment in
  principle, I would be more comfortable in a world without it.


 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

According to Bedau, the strongest practical objection to the death penalty is that it is
  inequitably applied.


 
  What will be an ideal response?



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jamesnevil303

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Answer to Question 1

Why would somebody make
such a claim? Do you consider it a reasonable one? Why or why not?



Answer to Question 2

According to van den Haag, its inequitable application is not a
serious objection to the penalty itself. Who is right, and why?





Mr3Hunna

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Excellent


parker125

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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