Source: Debating the Death Penalty; Oxford (PP. 26-27)

1) Your first paragraph must briefly explain the three rationale for the Death Penalty.

2) Your second paragraph must, in detail, explain two reasons used to justify the continued use of the Death Penalty.

3) Your third paragraph must, in detail, explain two reasons used to justify abolition of the Death Penalty. (Abolition means to stop or terminate.)

4) Your fourth paragraph must, in detail, explain your personal opinion about the death penalty. (You must justify or support your position with facts, evidence or detailed rationale. Use information provided in the history I provided or you can add additional research on your own.)