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Thirty-two states currently use the death penalty but this number is down from thirty-four just a few years ago. Recent studies have also shown a decline in support for the death penalty from the American people.A new Pew Research Center survey finds56% favor the death penalty for people convicted of murder while 38% are opposed. The share supporting the death penalty has declinedsixpercentage points from62% since 2011.Do you personally believe that the death penalty should be abolished? Why or why not? In your postuse the movie from classhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w1ANeiohXoand the notes from chapter 14 to support your position. For example in your post you should address issues such as: Do you believe the death penaltyto be cruel and unusual punishment? Is simply sitting on death row for many years cruel and unusual punishment?