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#TOPIC/TITLE: IS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT MORALLY PERMISSIBLE PUNISHMENT? I. Introduction: Question: Is Capital Punishment Morally acceptable form of punishment? Answer: I argue that Capital Punishment is morally acceptable. A. The death Penalty can only come into question when it comes to heinous crimes. 1. Murder- The death penalty should be a rule when it comes to murder. 2. High Treason- For crimes in war time that would mean the loss of humane life. 3. Terrorism- One who by acts of terrorism or acts of outrage cause people to be injured or killed, or has had intentions to injure or kill people should as a norm be sentenced to death. 4. Repeated grave assault- one who has been convicted of grave assault or manslaughter, or brutal rape. Who has served a punishment, and after is convicted of grave assault again , should be sentenced to death. B. Persons who should not be sentenced to death. 1. One who is below the age of 18- Should not be sentenced to death. 2. Pregnant women- Who has been sentenced to death are not to be executed during pregnancy. 3. Insane pe