Ben Jones
Ben Jones
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Jones: Death penalty always cruel
Supporters and opponents of the death penalty agree on one point: It is regrettable when innocent people end up on death row or, even worse, executed.
Jones: Executing Troy Anthony Davis
Even after technological advances, no apt defense for a failing system
As long as the death penalty remains in place, individuals like Troy Anthony Davis will find their lives unjustly put in jeopardy. Enough is enough.
Still, candidates avoid death-penalty debate
It is important that during this campaign season we force the candidates to refocus on the dismal reality of the death penalty.
Torture policy will be invalidated by history
At present, when the nation’s consciousness has yet to arrive at this realization, we can follow the abolitionist movement’s example, working to make sure that torture is seen for what it is — a foolish and unnecessary practice — sooner rather than later.