9/18 Class - The Death Penalty

We looked at the various objectives of the death penalty and then considered these using a Jewish perspective. We discussed Jewish texts that seem to defend the death penalty, such as "an eye for an eye," and then learned that, although the texts present the basis for the death penalty, it has rarely been actually used. We learned that the only criminal sentenced to death in Israel was Adolph Eichmann.

Movies we talked about and that you might want to view: The Shawshank Redemption, Dead Man Walking, The Green Mile. Books: A Clockwork Orange (watch the movie, too).

What are your views of the death penalty? If you don't support it, what are some methods you think could be used in its place?