Discuss the major components (history, elements, and legal precedent) set byFurmanv. Georgia(1972) and Gregg v.Georgia(1976). Placed in social context, what makes these two Supreme Court cases so important? What studies have been done and what were the results when analyzing race and the death penalty? Be sure to discuss race of the victim and race of the offender and Finally, do you think that the death penalty in the country is "color blind?" Why or why not?

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