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Capital punishment has been used since the beginning of human existence. However, in this century the number of people executed has been decreasing. In the 1930s, 1,667 people were executed, compared to 717 in the 1950s. Since 1977, 47 people have been executed. In spite of the fact that a majority of Americans advocate keeping the death penalty, I am glad it is being used less frequently. I feel the death penalty should be abolished. One reason why we should abolish capital punishment is that it is ethically unacceptable. "Thou shalt not kill" is the fifth commandment that was given to us by God.
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