Should there be a death penalty for first-degree murder?

• Make an argument that either supports or opposes the use of the death penalty in first-degree murder cases.
• Be sure to define what is involved with first-degree murder and provide adequate reasoning and support for your argument.

When responding to your classmates’ posts, be sure to identify any fallacies and evaluate whether arguments provide sufficient evidence to support their assertions. You are encouraged to challenge each other, but please remember to use appropriate netiquette when responding to one another. Your response should be respectful and constructive.

First-degree murder is defined as willful, deliberate, and premeditated murder. It is considered as a violent crime. The important key term here is the premeditated. This simply means that the