Week 6 Discussion - Viewing the Eighth
Amendment
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Prepare
Complete the following to prepare for this week's discussion:
The Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states: "Excessive bail shall not be
required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
Read the contemporary perspective essay by Bryan A. Stevenson and the historical
perspective by John F. Stinneford, two dueling essays regarding the application of the
Eighth Amendment's "Cruel and Unusual Punishment" clause, on the
Interactive
Constitution - Eighth Amendment
Links to an external site.
Web page.
Respond
Please address the following:
Which view of the Eighth Amendment do you believe to be correct? Why?
Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates' posts.
Good afternoon everyone,
Determining the correct interpretation of the Eighth Amendment is a complex task, and
both Bryan A. Stevenson's contemporary perspective and John F. Stinneford's historical
perspective provide valuable insights. Stevenson emphasizes the evolving standards of
decency, arguing that the Eighth Amendment should adapt to modern moral values to
prevent cruel and unusual punishment. He highlights the need for judicial discretion in
considering individual cases, especially in issues like juvenile sentencing and solitary
confinement.
