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HCHenry

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on: Jun 19, 2018

Although they're presented with the same kind of evidence, van den Haag concludes
  that capital punishment is a better deterrent than prison while Bedau concludes that it
  isn't.


 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain John Stuart Mills defense of capital punishment.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Explain the assumptions and reasoning behind these different conclusions. Which
side do you agree with, and why?
3. What is the retribution justificatio



Answer to Question 2

How does he respond to
critics? How applicable are his arguments in the early 21st century?



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