Capital Punishment: The Argument of Rev. George B. Cheever in Reply to J. L. O'Sullivan is a book that presents a discussion on the topic of capital punishment. The book is written by Rev. George B. Cheever, who presents his argument in favor of capital punishment, and is a response to J. L. O'Sullivan's argument against it. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the debate surrounding capital punishment. Cheever begins by presenting his view that capital punishment is a necessary form of justice, and that it serves as a deterrent to crime. He argues that the death penalty is not only just, but also merciful, as it prevents the criminal from committing further crimes and potentially harming more innocent people.Throughout the book, Cheever provides examples of cases in which he believes capital punishment was necessary, and he also addresses common arguments against the death penalty. He argues that the punishment is not cruel or inhumane, and that it is not discriminatory against any particular group of people.Overall, Capital Punishment: The Argument of Rev. George B. Cheever in Reply to J. L. O'Sullivan is a thought-provoking book that provides a detailed discussion on the topic of capital punishment. It presents a strong argument in favor of the death penalty, and is a useful resource for anyone interested in understanding the debate surrounding this controversial issue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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