Essay Problem
Submit 1500 to 2000 words argumentative essay draft in response to the following:
Should capital punishment be abandoned in the United States? Why or why not?
Your essay should present your informed perspective. Given that the existence of capital punishment in the United States is a longstanding controversy, reasonable students may disagree about whether or not it should be abandoned.
Although the topic at hand may be an emotional one, avoid appealing to emotion to make your case. Rather, back up your perspective by outlining the arguments that support it and address counterarguments.
Reference and cite at least the two assigned articles in your essay, "Why the Death Penalty Is Morally Permissible" by Louis P. Pojman and "Why the United States Will Join the Rest of the World in Abandoning Capital Punishment. You may agree or disagree with these authors.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.