
1) Capital punishment
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When a person accused of a crime is convicted and sentenced to capital punishment, the person can make a final statement, or express their `last words`, before being executed. Much of the time, the last word is an apology to family, friends, or God. Sometimes though, a final statement includes words of hatred, disgust, or defiance. In the era of.....
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