1. The Death Penalty For or Against?

2. What is Capital Punishment? Legal punishment by death. Capital punishment has existed in most societies Capital punishment has existed in most societies 60% of the world’s population live in countries where executions take place 60% of the world’s population live in countries where executions take place Canada abolished the death penalty in 1976 Canada abolished the death penalty in 1976 half of Canadians would like to see it reinstated. Are you one of them? half of Canadians would like to see it reinstated. Are you one of them?

3. PROS of the Death Penalty Payback Payback 1. It’s fair - if you take someone's life you should have to face the same consequences. 2. Many societies’ religious teachings support this type of justice. Deters criminals Deters criminals 1. People won’t kill if they know the punishment is death. 2. Studies show that each execution can save seven or eight people from being victims of murder (Siegel & McCormick). 3. 3. Studies show that when executions increase, murder decreases = criminals do fear the death penalty. Cost Cost 1. Putting criminals in prison for long-term sentences is expensive. It’s better to spend tax money on other needs like health care and education. Safer environment for society Safer environment for society 1. The death penalty permanently removes dangerous criminals from societies making them safer for innocent civilians.

4. Some Data Criminal Justice graph shows the murder rate in the US versus the number of executions from 1930-2000. Criminal Justice graph shows the murder rate in the US versus the number of executions from 1930-2000.

5. For Example….Singapore Singapore consistently uses the death penalty for murder. Singapore consistently uses the death penalty for murder. highest execution rate in the world, and has one of the lowest murder rates in the world. highest execution rate in the world, and has one of the lowest murder rates in the world. “Singapore has 12 times the population of Vancouver but only half the crime rate.” “Singapore has 12 times the population of Vancouver but only half the crime rate.”www.langara.bc.ca/creative-arts/publishing/prm/2003/singapore.html

6. Now, let’s look at the CONS of the Death Penalty “An eye for an eye and the whole world goes blind " - Gandhi

7. CONS of the Death Penalty No chance for error No chance for error 1. There have been many cases where new evidence is found and convicted murders are proven innocent and freed. 2. Cannot free a dead person. Innocent people get executed. 3. Example: in the US, 17 people on death row have been proven innocent. Criminals are un-deterred Criminals are un-deterred 1. Research has found little evidence that countries with a death penalty have lower violent rates ( Sigel & McCormik ). 2. Most murders are unplanned and the consequences were not considered. 3. Many murders are a result of irrational thinking due to a mental illness, drug use, or burdens of poverty. Costs more Costs more 1. Research shows that life in jail is 8 times less expensive than a death sentence. 2. Citizens are paying for the cost of the trial and the execution.

8. CONS of the Death Penalty Cont… Revenge is immoral Revenge is immoral 1. Revenge is sinking to the moral level of the murderer 2. A criminal can wait on death row for many years which causes suffering and makes the punishment worse. 3. Doesn’t that make you just as cruel as them? Bias to certain groups Bias to certain groups 1. The mentally ill, poor, males, and racial minorities are over-represented among those executed by a jury. 2. Women convicted of murder are almost never executed. Redemption is possible Redemption is possible 1. Sometimes people on death row repent, express remorse, or experience spiritual rehabilitation before their execution. 2. Executing someone be seen as taking away their potential to go to rehab, heal and become a productive citizen.

9. For Example… Abolished death penalty in 1976. Abolished death penalty in 1976. The murder rate has been declining since the mid-1970s (Stats Canada). The murder rate has been declining since the mid-1970s (Stats Canada). In 2006, the murder rate here was 1.85 homicides per 100,000 people. In 2006, the murder rate here was 1.85 homicides per 100,000 people. In the mid-1970s was 3 homicides per 100,000. In the mid-1970s was 3 homicides per 100,000. In the USA, states with the death penalty have a homicide rate far above the national average. In the USA, states with the death penalty have a homicide rate far above the national average. The homicide rate has been declining in the US, especially in states which reject the death penalty. The homicide rate has been declining in the US, especially in states which reject the death penalty. In Maryland, the cost for one death sentence is $3 million. This is $1.9 million more than a life prison sentence. In Maryland, the cost for one death sentence is $3 million. This is $1.9 million more than a life prison sentence. Kansas found that death sentence cases are 70% more expensive than non-death penalty cases. Kansas found that death sentence cases are 70% more expensive than non-death penalty cases.

10. You Decide! Now that you have considered the pros and cons and you have watched “Redemption”, construct a thesis FOR or AGAINST the death penalty using evidence from Tookie’s story. Please fill out your outline so that you have a study guide.

11. Jury Duty THE FOLLOWING 3 CASES ARE ALL TRUE. THE FOLLOWING 3 CASES ARE ALL TRUE. IMAGINE THE VICTIM IS SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOUR HEART IMAGINE THE VICTIM IS SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOUR HEART WHAT SHOULD BECOME OF THEM? WHAT SHOULD BECOME OF THEM? YOU BE THE JUDGE

12. CASE 1 – Larry Fisher Jailed on January 4, 2000, for the rape and murder of 20-year-old Gail Miller in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Jailed on January 4, 2000, for the rape and murder of 20-year-old Gail Miller in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Larry Fisher wasn't even the prime suspect in this legendary Canadian crime case to begin with. Larry Fisher wasn't even the prime suspect in this legendary Canadian crime case to begin with. An innocent man, David Milgaard, served 23 years for Fisher's murder until his release in 1992. An innocent man, David Milgaard, served 23 years for Fisher's murder until his release in 1992. Yet it wasn’t until 1997 that new evidence, using DNA, actually exonerated Milgaard and he was subsequently awarded a $10-million compensation. Yet it wasn’t until 1997 that new evidence, using DNA, actually exonerated Milgaard and he was subsequently awarded a $10-million compensation.

13. CASE 2 – Robert Pickton A Canadian pig farmer, was charged for the murder of 26 women. It is alleged that he lured women into his farm where he assaulted and killed them. A Canadian pig farmer, was charged for the murder of 26 women. It is alleged that he lured women into his farm where he assaulted and killed them. Pickton is no stranger to the law, and was also charged with attempted murder in 1997. Pickton is no stranger to the law, and was also charged with attempted murder in 1997. However, it was by sheer luck that the more recent case, which began in 2002, was brought on. However, it was by sheer luck that the more recent case, which began in 2002, was brought on. While searching Pickton’s property for illegal firearms, police found personal belongings of women that had been reported missing. While searching Pickton’s property for illegal firearms, police found personal belongings of women that had been reported missing. In 2004, it was disclosed that some of the flesh from Pickton’s victims may have been ground up and given out to his friends and farm visitors as part of the pork he sold from the farm. In 2004, it was disclosed that some of the flesh from Pickton’s victims may have been ground up and given out to his friends and farm visitors as part of the pork he sold from the farm. Pickton has been charged with 26 counts of first-degree murder Pickton has been charged with 26 counts of first-degree murder

15. CASE 3 – Robert Latimer Latimer was found guilty of second-degree murder and jailed for life for the killing of his daughter Tracy. He is due for full parole in 2010. Latimer was found guilty of second-degree murder and jailed for life for the killing of his daughter Tracy. He is due for full parole in 2010. Latimer's defense plea for Tracy’s death was that it was a mercy killing – that he set her free from her pain. Latimer's defense plea for Tracy’s death was that it was a mercy killing – that he set her free from her pain. Born in 1980, Tracy suffered severe cerebral palsy from birth, brought on by a lack of oxygen during labour. Born in 1980, Tracy suffered severe cerebral palsy from birth, brought on by a lack of oxygen during labour. She suffered numerous seizures daily, and most medical experts agreed her life was one of perpetual pain. She suffered numerous seizures daily, and most medical experts agreed her life was one of perpetual pain. Insisting at first that she had died in her sleep, Robert changed his story after police carried out an autopsy and found carbon monoxide in her blood, and admitted he had killed Tracy by putting her in his cab and connecting a hose to his exhaust. Insisting at first that she had died in her sleep, Robert changed his story after police carried out an autopsy and found carbon monoxide in her blood, and admitted he had killed Tracy by putting her in his cab and connecting a hose to his exhaust.

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