Is capital punishment morally justified? Does it violate the Constitution? What moral ambiguities surround physician participation? Will legislation help prevent racial bias in death penalty convictions? Supporting key Social Studies curriculum, this compendium of opinion on the moral and ethical issues surrounding capital punishment offers readers a set of diverse viewpoints with which to form an educated opinion. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.