07490. THE DEATH PENALTY. Basic pro and con essay on the death penalty. Examines both sides of such issues as deterrence, the prevention of recidivism, the concept that society might be equally guilty of murder for executing criminals; finds that law is not a matter of ultimate morality, but of social codes and protection of the law-abiding; thus the safety and order of society requires the death penalty for the most reprehensible crimes. 5p. (+2p. outline) 0f. j0b.