America’s Death Penalty: Just Another Form of Violence

Authors

John Bessler, University of Baltimore School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2002

Abstract

The author in this piece reflects on the death penalty in the U.S. in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The writer goes on to argue that capital punishment is, in and of itself, a form of violence. Also discussed in the article are the gradual removal of executions from public view, issues of deterrence and violent crime, and the author's preference for life-without-possibility-of-parole sentences.

Recommended Citation

America’s Death Penalty: Just Another Form of Violence, 82 Phi Kappa Phi Forum 13 (Winter 2002)