1. Capital punishment, does it justify itself as an effective means to stop crime? If not what does? DRISCOLL TRANK

2. Capital Punishment An American Institution????

3. Stoning As we have made progress in how punishment for capital crimes are carried out, the oldest method of its administration still exists in some parts of the world.

4. The Romans thought this was an effective policy! Did it stop the spread of Christianity ?

5. The French thought this was an effective means. Why was it believed to be less cruel and more efficient?

6. The military tried this as a policy for a variety of offenses. How effective was it during WWI as a means of stopping desertions?

7. Table 343. Prisoners Executed Under Civil Authority by Sex and Race 1930-2006 Executed for murder Year or period TotalMale Femal eWhiteBlack Total \1WhiteBlack All years 1930-20064,9164,873432,4312,4284,3912,3441,992 1930 to 19391,6671,656118278161,514803687 1940 to 1949 \21,2841,272124907811,064458595 1950 to 1959 \27177098336376601316280 1960 to 1967191190198931558768 1968 to 197600000000 1977 to 20061,0571,046116803621,057680362

8. The Law of the West, did it stop major crimes?

9. Is capital punishment flawed when it comes to its application between the races?

10. 20 th Century, Gas Chamber Vs the Electric Chair? Which was better?

11. 21 st century What makes this any better ?

12. Defining the Problem How does this picture affect you?

14. Does Electrocution defer crime?

15. Does Lethal-injection defer crime?