Comments on: Does anyone have a sample LD Debate case on death penalty?

By: historic part venue

historic part venue — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:21:36 +0000

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By: Susan S

Susan S — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:05:59 +0000

If you are looking for arguments in the negative, it will be difficult to use facts about how the system is actually implemented, and whether, given that human beings make mistakes, the flaws could ever be corrected. However, I would look at what retributionists (not the same as revenge) have to say.

Take a look at http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?did=1917 for specifics on how the death penalty is implemented.
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By: arynne

arynne — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:43:59 +0000

Negating this resolution is quite easy, all the negative needs to do is prove in one instance where death is an equitable punishment for the crime committed. Even in a "just" or perfect governmental society.

Now, what you need to do for negating is define "just society" as a perfect governmental society, leaving NO chance for false conviction, therefore, no innocent lives are taken, other than the victims.
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