Does race play a mitigating role in the application of the death penalty?
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Over the course of the twentieth century there have been a number of issues that have promulgated debate. Prayer in public schools, gun control and abortion are among the most notable issues to garner attention. While each of these issues has significant ramifications for the development of society, there is one particular issue that continues to polarize debate and unsettle even may of the most liberal politicians. This issue is the capital punishment.
 
 

Table of Contents Does race play a mitigating role in the application of the death penalty? Table of Contents

 
  1. Introduction
  2. The Death Penalty and Minorities
  3. Placed in this context it becomes evident that there are notable disparities between the African Americans and Whites sentenced to death.
 
 
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