The death penalty is controversial

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Review the case of Roper v. Simmons. The death penalty is controversial. Those who support the death penalty typically do so as a matter of deterrence to others or as the ultimate punishment for the offender. Opponents typically have a moral objection to capital punishment.

Do you agree with the court's ruling in this case (which originated in Missouri)? Why or why not? Should juveniles be viewed differently by the court in such cases, or should the seriousness and violence of the crime be the determining factor?

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