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Debating the Death Penalty: Justice, Forgiveness & Conservatives

The debate between conservatives over the Christian ideals of forgiveness vs. punishment and justice has run the gamut over the years. This debate has historically raged not only on the death penalty issue, but also on the issue of corporal punishment in schools. We look at current court standards, a history of the debate and major news stories dealing with these issues.
Death Penalty: The Only Justice For Killers?
In this excellent article by About.com's crime and punishment Guide, Charles Montaldo, both sides of the death penalty debate are examined and discussed.
"College Expels Student Who Advocated Corporal Punishment" -- NY Times
A college student who turned in a paper in 2004 advocating the use of corporal punishment in the classroom was dismissed from the college after receiving an A-minus. Find out how the case was finally resolved in February 2006.

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