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What about capital punishment?

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Capital punishment is an issue that causes much debate and controversy. It deals with the execution of a convicted murderer at the hands of government.
Much more information can be read at the wikipedia site: Capital Punishment.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_debate

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment

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