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The Economic Values of Capital Punishment. Top Story - January 2018.
There is a plethora of controversy surrounding the use of capital punishment. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, capital punishment is defined as “punishment by death for a serious crime.” Many factors play a role in deciding if capital punishment should or should not be used in the United States: religion, money, and politics. This paper will mainly be focused on the economic effects that the death penalty has in the United States, essentially asking the question, “does the economic impact of the death penalty justify or nullify capital punishment?”
By Harmony Bates6 years ago in Criminal
Charles Bonaparte
Heroes are believed to be made up by children, however there are such things as heroes. In our beloved country, there are men and women who protect us all, these people are known to be from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), but before they had that title they were known by many others. According to The Free Dictionary by Farlex, the definition of the FBI is (1) “a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice.” (T.S.) Yet, they wouldn’t be the agents they are if it wasn’t for the hero who started if all, Attorney General Charles Bonaparte.
By Lydia Cruz6 years ago in Criminal
The Paltry Killer
Two can keep a secret if one of them is dead. A quote from Benjamin Franklin. A man who when you look at his portrait, all you see is a happy looking balding man in spectacles. The man that appears on the one-hundred dollar bill. Why would this jolly, Santa-like man say something so austere?
By Jasmine Lass6 years ago in Criminal
Fleeting Thought
Dene flexed his wrists upwards, barely an inch of movement and certainly not enough to scratch his nose. He eyed the door again. Although he could see movement from the short shadows on the floor, the lack of windows offered no hint as to when their owners would enter the room. Thanks to the strap across his forehead, he could barely move his head to either side, and the slightly squat position put too much pressure on his spine. Dene knew that the moment he was released he would be in agony. He was pretty sure his detainment was against his civil rights, let alone the physical restraints, and the moment someone came for him he was going to tell them.
By Philippa Robinson6 years ago in Criminal
Alligator
(Based upon a true story.) Marie was five years old the first time she saw her father genuinely scared. Not even with the recent threats of losing his job had he been that scared. They had been vacationing in Hot Springs, Arkansas; Marie's father had lost his hat out the train window, so he decided to go onto Main Street to look for a new one. His other had been getting a bit old, anyway. So upon going into town, Marie decided to wear her favorite pink dress, and she begged her father to let her play hopscotch out in front of the store, and he agreed, only if she would stay in front of the window so he could see her.
By Virginia Eatchel6 years ago in Criminal
The Worst Prison Riots of All Time
Prison riots don't just happen out of no where, there's almost always a reason for them. It could be that the inmates weren't being treated right, unfair regulations, lack of food, or anything else that would tick off the inmates. Since they're human, they want to be viewed as one. Sure, they're in prison for a crime they've committed, but while staying under the roof, they shouldn't be living in inhuman conditions. Just being locked up away from freedom, eating innutritious food, and sleeping on a stiff mattress is enough to have them ponder over what they've committed.
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in Criminal
Muddling Through the Web of Justice
I do not remember a time during my childhood when I was not abused. I do not remember a time when I was not plagued with a burden no child should face. Now, after years of therapy, I am free from the invisible wounds my abuse inflicted on me. I no longer spend days trying to forget the way his hands felt. The only worry that still sticks with me is the thought that he might do the same crime to someone else. My experience is a thorough example of a complete miscarriage of justice at the hands of those who were supposed to protect me.
By Anna Bloom6 years ago in Criminal
Why 'Tunnel' Is the Perfect Korean Drama for Fans of the Crime/Thriller Genre
One of the exciting kdramas of 2017 spring season was Tunnel. I wasn't initially planning on watching this drama because I had no interest in the crime/thriller genre, but I gave this drama a chance because Choi Jin-Hyuk is one of my favorite actors. I've seen him in the legal drama, Pride and Prejudice, where he had a similar role of catching the bad guys and solving criminal cases. So when I learned about his role in this kdrama, I had faith that he would give another spectacular performance. Yet aside from such praise in his acting, Tunnel is a drama that intrigued me with its suspenseful storyline.
By Ederlyn Peralta6 years ago in Criminal