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IQ2 debate: Should we abolish the death penalty?

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A debate from the Intelligence Squared series: "Abolish the death penalty." Polls show that Americans are generally supportive of the death penalty. Is it about retribution? deterrence? a flawed criminal justice system? the value of human life?

Diann Rust-Tierney and Barry Scheck argue YES, abolish the death penalty. Kent Scheidegger and Robert Blecker argue NO.