1. He used the technique of illustrations and examples. From his illustrations, it is clear that the author condemned capital punishment as a form of callous act. From the statement, “He and we were a party of men walking together, seeing, hearing, feeling, understanding the same world” suggests that the prisoners are of the same kind as any of us, yet, they are treated so cruelly. Hence, the author hoped that through his description of capital punishment, the readers will be swayed to empathize and agree that it is a merciless act.


2. Arguments for capital punishments are that people ought to pay for their sins, thus they had to be dealt severely with by the law. This is so as to unremittingly remind people to be mindful and responsible for their actions in order to not to break any laws.

However, some who are against capital punishments may have a hunch that this is too harsh a way to deal with the prisoners as no one should have any right in ending the life of others. Instead, the wrongdoers should be given a chance and not simply be hanged.

3. I believe that capital punishments should exist. This will ensure law and order in the society rather than having murder cases every now and then while the miscreants go scot-free. Hence, capital punishments will also serve as a deterrence to hinder people from committing crimes.

Death penalty can be justified when one takes the life of another intentionally and if he or she is a threat to the community (e.g terrorism).

I find this quite meaningful
Read this when you are free...

Thinking Outside The Box. . .
You are driving down the road in your car on a wild, stormy night,
when you pass by a bus stop and you see three people waiting for the bus:
1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
2. An old friend who once saved your life
3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.

Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that
there could only be one passenger in your car?
Think before you continue reading.
This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application.

You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus, you should save her first. Or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back.
However, you may never be able to find your perfect mate again.

The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. He simply answered: "I would give the car keys to my old friend and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind, and wait for the bus with the partner of my dreams."


1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I read the last one:

"What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?" Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name?

I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our quiz grade. "Absolutely," said the professor.

"In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say "hello." I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her

name was Dorothy.

2. - Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:30 p.m., an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride.

Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white man stopped to help her, generally unheard of in those conflict-filled 1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab. She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door.

To his surprise, a giant console color TV was delivered to his home. A special note was attached..

It read: "Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The rain drenched not only my clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's bedside just before he passed away... God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others."

Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.

[To be Cont..] =p