1. Morality PRO: "The crimes of rape, torture, treason, kidnapping, murder, larceny, and perjury pivot on a moral code that escapes apodictic [indisputably true] proof by expert testimony or otherwise. But communities would plunge into anarchy if they could not act on moral assumptions less certain than that the sun will rise in the east and set in the west. Abolitionists may contend that the death penalty is inherently immoral because governments should never take human life, no matter what the
comfortable environment; making animals happy and content; educating the world about wildlife; and saving species from the brink of extinction while at the same time providing vital research into the lives of animals. There is a moral presumption against keeping wild, defenseless animals in captivity. The zoo is a prison for animals who have been sentenced without a trial. Either we have duties to animals or we do not. I feel that we have a duty and responsibility to animals and need to provide them
in today’s society. There are pros and cons of making marijuana legal in the United States, and we are taking the stance in support of legalization. So far, eleven states have decided to pass the law legalizing it, and it seems that more are to follow. Some might pose the question, is this bettering our country or making matters worse? After weighing both sides we agree that legalizing marijuana in the United States would reduce crime rates, overcrowding in prisons, make drug use more safe, and help
C. In the U.S 1,436 people were executed from 1977 through May of 2016. Most death penalty cases involve the execution of murderers although capital punishment can also be applied for treason, espionage, and other crimes (ProConorg). There are cons and pros to putting criminals on death row. Also, only certain crimes get the death penalty, and it’s not in every state. The death penalty is the punishment of execution, administered to someone legally convicted of a capital crime. The death penalty
and the defense can show mitigating factors ("Pros and cons of controversial issues," 2009). The jury must unanimously agree to the death penalty and if one objects then the death penalty cannot be given ("Pros and cons of controversial issues," 2009). If the death penalty is handed down, then the defendant has an automatic right to appeal at both the State and Federal levels. This process can take up to 25 years to exhaust. There are pros and cons to consider in the debate on whether or not
species of wild animals are kept in captivity, generally to be shown to the public for educational and recreational purposes. Also, zoos are a place where endangered animals are preserved to try to reproduce their species. Although Most people understand that confining a beautiful wild animal in a cage that is a fraction of the size of its natural habitat is wrong, the question whether zoos should be legal or banned has become a controversy nowadays. In this essay, I will share the pro/con perspectives
to their own personal opinions. The pros and cons when talking about the death penalty punishment are the reason why many chose for or against the penalty. The pros to the death penalty are: The prisons would have more room for the people that commit minor crimes, the taxes would be much lower due to playing less expense for the prisoners, the criminals will get the punishment and the families who were affected will get justice for the victim's death. The cons of the death penalty are The person
The burglar then realizes he's outnumbered and surrenders. What could of ended in a disaster ended up in a peaceful surrender. Guns can both be dangerous and useful but the outcome is completely depended on the people using them. Guns both have pros and cons, but the real problem is the people pulling the trigger with the lack of education. Some people think guns are the problem to all shootings, But many people believe guns just play a role in a much bigger picture. One thing that people don't take
Death Penalty vs. Life Imprisonment The death penalty is a widely discussed issue in the United States. Should the government still impose the death penalty for certain crimes? Or should the punishment be life imprisonment? This essay will discuss the different viewpoints on the death penalty and life imprisonment. Capital punishment, also called the "death penalty," is the pre-meditated and planned taking of a human life by the government in response to a crime committed by the convicted person
protection of rare and endangered species. Animals should not be kept in zoos, because they fail at the conservation of animal species, provide little or no education about habitat and the behavior of animals, and harm the animals physically and mentally. Primarily, zoos fail at the conservation of animal species. Zoos claim that certain species would become extinct if places like zoos did not exist, but they ultimately fail at the conservation of animal species. Animals who are endangered will likely never