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Pro
- Provides a deterrent to those may consider capital crimes.
- Provides a deterrent to those why may read or observe the end result of capital crimes.
- Instills a sense of responsibility for personal actions.
- Allows a sense of justice to affected families.
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Con
- May not be an effective deterrent to most criminals.
- May result in an innocent life being taken if it is later determined that individual did not commit the crime.
- Many nations have abolished capital punishment and their crime rates are not significantly different.
- Often perceived as an act of revenge instead of justice.
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