1. Why do you think the Federal Government hasn’t banned the death penalty in the United
States when so many States have?
The representatives of the States can’t agree.
2. Do you think the death penalty is a cruel and unusual punishment? If yes, why?
No.
In practice, yes.
3. Is it unconstitutional to use the death penalty?
The 8th
amendment allows the death penalty, but it depends on the type of execution.
4. What types of crimes are eligible for death penalty sentencing?
See Attachment A
5. In your opinion, is there any crime appropriate for the death penalty?
Yes.
6. How much does it cost to imprison one person for life (on average) versus executing them?
See Article – Attachment B
7. What are the alternatives to the death penalty?
Any other punishment such as consecutive life sentences in prison.
8. What does the Bible say about the death penalty?
See Scriptures – Attachment C
9. What are the alternatives to the death penalty?
Any other punishment such as consecutive life sentences in prison.
10. In your opinion, what emotional toll does the death penalty take on the family and friends
of the death row or executed person?
There is a huge toll on victims’ families.
States when so many States have?
The representatives of the States can’t agree.
2. Do you think the death penalty is a cruel and unusual punishment? If yes, why?
No.
In practice, yes.
3. Is it unconstitutional to use the death penalty?
The 8th
amendment allows the death penalty, but it depends on the type of execution.
4. What types of crimes are eligible for death penalty sentencing?
See Attachment A
5. In your opinion, is there any crime appropriate for the death penalty?
Yes.
6. How much does it cost to imprison one person for life (on average) versus executing them?
See Article – Attachment B
7. What are the alternatives to the death penalty?
Any other punishment such as consecutive life sentences in prison.
8. What does the Bible say about the death penalty?
See Scriptures – Attachment C
9. What are the alternatives to the death penalty?
Any other punishment such as consecutive life sentences in prison.
10. In your opinion, what emotional toll does the death penalty take on the family and friends
of the death row or executed person?
There is a huge toll on victims’ families.