Assignment:
In a 3 to 4 page, typed, double-spaced essay, fully answer the questions presented following the scenario below.
In your state, the governor has suspended all executions, citing troubled executions and wrongful convictions in other states, and plans to appoint a commission. You have been appointed to head this commission to consider the humanity and constitutionality of the death penalty. Your commission will include doctors, lawyers, scientists and law enforcement officials.
As head of this commission:
- What information would your commission need to make and support its decision and why?
- What do you personally believe should be the outcome of this commission and why?
Be sure to select and cite at least two credible sources (other than your textbook) to support your decisions.