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2. Fundamental Questions about Capital Punishment
This activity challenged you to think about and even discover what the fundamental questions underlying the issue of Capital Punishment are.

accessing the below link and select the Finding the Facts page; http://resource.fraynework.com.au/object.cfm?o=112&pid=524&showrm=true&uptam=false

You are to create a table that outlines the arguments FOR and AGAINST capital punishment. It is important to look at both sides of an argument before we make a judgment. Things to look out for;
 * deterrence
 * rehabilitation
 * cost
 * retribution
 * incapacitation
 * human rights
 * the possibility of making a mistake

DUE: Monday 31/10/11

Visit the following Link; http://www.amnesty.org/en/death-penalty

From the information you have read answer the following questions in the form of a speech that is going to be presented to the class. The speech should be between 1 and 2 minutes.

- How prevalent is the use of the death penalty in the world today?

- What is the deterrent effect of capital punishment?

You will need to do research of you own and answer the following questions ;

- What are some of the effects of capital punishment? - What are the US statistics in relation to capital punishment? What does that suggest about it effectiveness? - What is the nature of most capital crimes? - How do governments meet the needs of the victims families? what more could/should be done?

DUE: Monday 31/10/11