I don’t think Socrates deserved to die and had I had a vote I would’ve voted for acquittal. The reason to this is as far as I can see his trial and conviction occurred because he was a person who spoke out against the majority. His opinions on life and values were similar to those of some members of Athens, but overall they were direct oppositions to the governments standings. Unfortunately, because some of the like-minded students of Socrates adapted his teachings to fit their plans the resulting negative occurrences, such as the thirty tyrants, were blamed on him. The resulting blame and distrust from the Athenians brought him to trial. Socrates was opinionated and brash, two aspects that hurt him in his trial. He did not cower when it was
