The Death Penalty Do you agree that the death penalty is such a huge issue in the U.S.? Some people would argue that the death penalty is unconstitutional, and goes against the 8th amendment. The 8th amendment states that excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. I fervently believe that the death penalty is an ongoing detrimental issue dealt with in American. The death penalty deals with excessive punishment that is considered cruel and unusual. To begin with, the death penalty is considered as an unusual punishment because those who it is brought upon are chosen randomly. Crimes that are considered severe, such as death or even rape should be taken care of. However, the
