Is the death penalty ever justifiable?

John January 3, 2026, 9:17pm 1

The death penalty divides nations, courts, and consciences. Can taking a life ever be justified by law or morality, or is it an outdated practice that should be abolished?

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Is the death penalty ever justifiable?

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