The Death Penalty
Legalized Murder
Abner Mikva
A retired Chief Judge of the US Court of Appeals discusses the death penalty and the reasons for execution.
Defending Death Row Inmates
Stephen R. Greenwald
A pro-bono attorney reflects on his decision to defend death row inmates.
Judaism and the Death Penalty: Of Two Minds but One Heart
Nathan DiamentMurder is a sin against society for it tears at the foundation upon which an orderly, productive and moral society is built.
Supporting the Death Penalty in America
Shmuel Jablon
When one looks at the violence in society, one can have little choice but to believe that the use of the death penalty is, at least, a justified hora’at sha’ah that is necessary to protect members of our society.
Abolishing the Death Penalty
Daniel Sokatch
One must conclude that the death penalty as it exists in the US is broken and immoral and should be abolished.
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