Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter’s Death Penalty Trial Begins

Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter’s Death Penalty Trial Begins
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The Spin


Narrative A

Bowers committed the ultimate evil when he attacked the Pittsburgh synagogue — his punishment should be nothing less than the death penalty. There are no ethical or religious reasons to spare the perpetrator's life after such a terrible act.

Narrative B

The death penalty is ineffective and inhumane. Instead of killing Bowers, the government has a responsibility to educate and rehabilitate him. Dialogue is the better and more just course of action — antisemitism should be tackled with education.


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