America's Killing Question

Aug 03, 1992 on BBC One at 8:30 PM

Summary

Supporters of the death penalty in America used to claim it was a deterrent to violent crime. Now, more and more, they support it simply as a form of revenge. John Ware reports on how, in pursuit of retribution, America is putting to death juveniles... (more), the mentally retarded, the insane, and even the innocent.

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