The speaker argues that the criminal justice system in America treats you better if you’re rich and guilty than if you’re poor and innocent. Do you agree? Why or why not? According to the speaker, what percentage of black men in Alabama have permanently lost their right to vote? Are you surprised by this figure? Why or why not?
Do you think that the United States should have life imprisonment without parole for children? Explain. How does the speaker feel about this issue?
What does the speaker argue is the real question surrounding the death penalty?
What statistic does Stevenson present as evidence that the death penalty in America is defined by error?
According to the speaker, how is a society judged?
Stevenson points out that Americans are uncomfortable talking about inequality. Do you agree? Why or why not?