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At the time of writing this paper, the constitutionality of the 2010 health care reform package is being considered by the Supreme Court. It is an opportune time to pause and reflect on the issues involved.
The ability to take a citizen's life as punishment for committing a crime is one of the defining attributes of a sovereign nation. It is something that should never be imposed lightly.
Tonight we saw two state executions take place, one in Georgia, the other in Texas. The execution in Texas was that of Lawrence Brewer. The crime for which he was executed was so brutal it was part of the inspiration for hate-crime legislation.
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