Expired Questions about the Death Penalty

There are many claims made, issues raised, positions taken, and questions asked about capital punishment. This course addresses some of these issues and attempts to answer some of the most important questions.  For example, does the death penalty save the state money? Does the death penalty deter potential murderers from committing murders? Have innocent people been executed? Does the death penalty reduce the suffering of homicide victim’s families? Is the death penalty used against the ‘worse’ of the ‘worst’ crimes and criminals? Do all countries use the death penalty? Do all states in the United States use the death penalty? Do all religions favor or oppose the death penalty?
Instructor is Dr. Gordon P. Waldo Professor Emeritus FSU College of Criminology. 
Fee: $15 for 3-part series
Mondays: June 16 (3:00 – 5:00 pm); June 30 and July 7 (1:30 – 3:30 pm) in Senior Center Dining Room.  *Note time is different for the first class.