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capital punishment is inhumane. by killing someone legally, you become as bad as the criminals. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is irreversible, there are too many miscarriages of justice to justify retention of the penalty. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capital punishment is just another way to oppress and control minorities and certain groups which undermine the mainstreem perceptions | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is just ineffective. most states that still use it as punishment actually have higher murder rates and crime than those that do not. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is morally wrong, since it can never be acceptable to take a human life; applying an act of violence as a response to an act of violence is not a solution. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capital punishment is more humane than a captive life in prison. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capital punishment is more humane than leaving someone to rot in a prison cell for the rest of their life and other punishments like solitary confinement. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capital punishment is more humane than other extreme punishment like permanent solitary confinement or guard abuse. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is necessary so that the punishment fits the crime when a serious crime is committed | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is needed as a deterrent to murder. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is needed for the most heinous criminnals. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is not a just punishment for crime | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is not a moral way of dealing with crime. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is not an effective deterrent to crime and is unnecessarily barbaric. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capital punishment is nothing more than state violence directed towards a person in vengeance, making it morally wrong and an unjustified form of punishment. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is often the only viable response to certain crimes and should be upheld | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is preferable to costly appeals that the taxpayers have to cover. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is premeditated murder | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is seen as a cruel and inhumane way of treating prisoners. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is simply a waste of resources, and it does not serve as an effective deterrent to major crimes. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is sometimes the only option to keep criminals from committing more crimes. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is the absolute and ultimate deterrent for serious crime prevention. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is the best method to ensure that a murderer does not kill again | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is the best way of stopping a murderer from killing again. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is the most cost effective method of dealing with sociopaths | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capital punishment is the most fitting retribution for heinous crimes such as serial killings or child rape - and sometimes even it isn't enough. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is the only acceptable punishment for some heinous crimes because they are so evil, life in prison is not enough. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is the only real solution for criminals who commit terrible crimes. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is the only way to deter violent crime | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment has done nothing to actually deter serious crime in this country |
Capital punishment is the only way to guarantee a prisoner won't be released, because prisoners can be released on technicalities or based on abuse by guards. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is the only way to punish those who commit major crimes; an eye for an eye. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is the ultimate deterrent | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is too risky as sometimes innocent people are killed. unless it can be known for certain that a person is guilty, capital punishment wiill always present too much of a risk. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is useless. imprisonment is actually way better since criminal court could incarcerate innocent people | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is violent and doesn't really help anyone. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment is wrong because it's like committing murder. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capital punishment keeps prisons safer by keeping the prison population from being exposed to particularly awful criminals. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment has done nothing to actually deter serious crime in this country |
capital punishment kills people. god said "thou shall not kill!" | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capital punishment makes the risk of committing a crime that you permanently lose your life and everything that matters to you, increasing the deterrence of the legal system. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment may help deal with the increase of terrorism threats and attacks, | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment has done nothing to actually deter serious crime in this country |
capital punishment might be the only way to fairly punish a criminal for an exceedingly awful crime. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment must be retained as the ultimate punishment for the most heinous crime. an example needs to be shown to others that this in a consequence of you actions think again. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capital punishment normalizes government violence and having the power of life and death over citizens. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capital punishment often comes at a higher cost to the state and taxpayers than simply leaving someone in jail for life, meaning that abolishing capital punishment would save time and pressure on the courts. | We should abolish capital punishment | In places where capital punishment is legal, it is often used in discriminatory ways against minority groups, and therefore we should abolish it to prevent disproportionate punishment against the most vulnerable people in society. |
Capital punishment often goes wrong and leaves people suffering but still alive. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment provides a firm sense of closure for victim's families and the lack thereof may harm them. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment provides a more effective deterrent that simple fines, penalties or light sentences in prison. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment provides a punishment that is equal to the crime committed. if you kill you should expect to be killed. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment provides both the ultimate deterrent, and the ultimate penalty, for the most heinous of crimes. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capital punishment provides closure for victim's families who can be reassured that the perpetrator can literally never harm anyone again. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment provides no opportunity for miscarriages of justice to be rectified. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capital punishment provides permanent closure to victims and their families who have experienced immense trauma and have been subjected to intense pain by the criminal. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment provides solace to the loved ones of the deceased that the criminal will not be set free again. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment provides the best outcome for the families of victims. they can rest easier knowing that the person who harmed their family person can no longer hurt anyone. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment remains a good deterrent for serious crime | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment saves money and resources that can be spent else where society can benefits in general not on an a convicted criminal. | We should abolish capital punishment | The purpose of punishment should be to rehabilitate people so that they can re-enter society as productive citizens, and capital punishment does nothing to serve this purpose. |
capital punishment sends a message to other criminals that if you commit an awful crime you will be severely punished | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment serves as a deterrent for criminals. they see the negative consequences of the actions of themselves and others. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment serves as the ultimate deterrent to the most heinous of crimes, and thus lowers the instances of these for the benefit of the population. | We should abolish capital punishment | The death penalty deters criminals and protects citizens. |
capital punishment should absolutely be abolished because it is inhumane to kill a person no matter how badly they behave. an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. | We should abolish capital punishment | In places where capital punishment is legal, it is often used in discriminatory ways against minority groups, and therefore we should abolish it to prevent disproportionate punishment against the most vulnerable people in society. |
capital punishment should be abolished as man has no right to decide to take another life no matter that that person has done. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment should be abolished because man is not the one that should be making the decision to take a life, but leave that to the all mighty god. | We should abolish capital punishment | In places where capital punishment is legal, it is often used in discriminatory ways against minority groups, and therefore we should abolish it to prevent disproportionate punishment against the most vulnerable people in society. |
Capital punishment should be abolished because too many innocent people are put to death because they have been wrongly accused. | We should abolish capital punishment | In places where capital punishment is legal, it is often used in discriminatory ways against minority groups, and therefore we should abolish it to prevent disproportionate punishment against the most vulnerable people in society. |
Capital punishment should be kept, in order to be used in the most extreme and horrible crimes. Not so much as a deterrant but as a way to acheive a sort of justice. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment should be optional for parents and should be allowed to punish kids for their mistake and to improve their attention to important stuff in their life. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment should be removed from society as it is a backwards and medieval solution to crime that has no place in a modern society. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment should not be abolished. it could serve as a deterrent for hardened criminal | We should abolish capital punishment | In places where capital punishment is legal, it is often used in discriminatory ways against minority groups, and therefore we should abolish it to prevent disproportionate punishment against the most vulnerable people in society. |
capital punishment should not be used in schools. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment should remain in affect as a deterrent to horrific crimes so that these types of crimes do not get out of hand. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capital punishment sometimes goes wrong, causing incredible suffering to the victim. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment takes too long and has a long appeal process costing taxpayers money. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment takes too long to administer. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment violates the "cruel and unusual punishment" clause in the constitution | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment will stop those that don't belong in the world | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment has done nothing to actually deter serious crime in this country |
capital punishment would act as a deterrent for serious crimes. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishment would be unfair to those who were wrongfully sentenced to death for a crime they did not commit. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capital punishment wrongly gives governments the power to take human life. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
capital punishments targets mostly men of color and sometimes even innocent people are put to death. you cannot make reparations to a person after you have killed them. | We should abolish capital punishment | capital punishment is inhumane and often an unfit punishment for the crime |
Capitalism has empirically been shown to improve technology and drive innovation at a greater pace than economic systems that rely on collectivist practices. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism does not encourage individual improvement and ingenuity |
Capitalist practices have empirically created massive wealth inequality and have created an underclass of the majority of the population, meaning that while innovation may happen, most don't receive the benefits of that growth. | We should oppose collectivism | collectivism does not encourage individual improvement and ingenuity |
careful protections over child actors should allow for child actors to be safe while pursuing a life in the entertainment industry allowing for future prosperity with monies earned. | We should ban the use of child actors | the use of child actors should not be banned as youthful actors can take on roles that provide inspiration for young people |
Carrying a baby is an emotionally difficult experience. There are fluctuations in hormones, as well as the potential for depression during and after a pregnancy. | Surrogacy should be banned | surrogacy is unnatural, and it may injure the surrogate herself; she may develop bonds with her unborn child that she could never further explore after giving birth. |
cash advances give certain employees an unfair advantage, and it doesnt hold them accountable. | Payday loans should be banned | payday loans accrue an inordinate amount of interest and can lead people into poverty and bankruptcy. |
celibacy allows a man, or woman, to remain fully focused and committed to their dedication to god without outside distractions | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely. |
celibacy allows a priest to concentrate on his job and his congregation without the complications that come with having relationships and families to deal with. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | celibacy is an unnatural state for humans and should be abandoned by the church and others. it leads to negative behaviors based on the attempt to suppress a normal human urge to procreate. |
celibacy allows the priest to be completely focused on his parish community without distraction. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | celibacy is an unnatural state for humans and should be abandoned by the church and others. it leads to negative behaviors based on the attempt to suppress a normal human urge to procreate. |
celibacy allows them to focus more on their job and do it better because it would be their highest priority | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely. |
celibacy before marriage protects young people from disease | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely. |
celibacy can be empowering and make you appreciate sex more when you do eventually have it | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely. |
celibacy could have value in a world which is becoming more over populated. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely. |
celibacy demonstrates a level of sacrifice that is needed to devote one's life to the sacred. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | we should not abandon the vow of celibacy because it is a centuries old custom that is seen as sacred and holy. |
celibacy detracts otherwise talented individuals from entering the clergy. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely. |
celibacy goes in accordance with their religion so it wouldn’t make sense to abandon it | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely. |
Celibacy has a positive side as it promotes self awareness and avoids pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. Within holy orders it allows for greater dedication to God's work. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely. |
celibacy has no place in the 21st century as it is nearly impossible to suppress human needs. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy leads to too much abuse of women and children so should be banned. |
celibacy holds many virtues, offers protection from disease as well as prevents unwanted pregnancies. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely. |
celibacy in the church is an antiquated vow and should be abandoned. it brings harm in the form of unnatural acts against easy prey to satisfy sexual urges which are normal and are being treated as if a sin. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely. |
celibacy is a commitment to ones beliefs, however ridiculous they are. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely. |
celibacy is a major tenant of the catholic church and should be allowed to remain it is a freedom of practice of religion concept. it is a show of faithfulness to god, a degree of purity most will never have. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | celibacy is an unnatural state for humans and should be abandoned by the church and others. it leads to negative behaviors based on the attempt to suppress a normal human urge to procreate. |
celibacy is a personal choice. it is up to the individual to observe it, and others should respect that decision. | The vow of celibacy should be abandoned | the vow of celibacy is important to some people and to some faiths; it should be a personal decision not something that is simply abandoned entirely. |
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