Is it morally permissible to use capital punishment for minors who commit the worst crimes?

Is it morally permissible to use capital punishment for minors who commit the worst crimes?

*A short introductory paragraph, with a clear thesis statement (e.g., I shall argue that Nathansons argument is incorrect … because …). Your thesis should almost always be the last sentence of your introductory paragraph.
*A short, charitable reconstruction of the argument as presented by the philosopher that we read in class (you may, but need not, use standard premise / conclusion form).
*An brief explanation, in your own words, of the positions that you’re describing (such as the Categorical Imperative, Justice as fairness, the death penalty as symbolic issue, the morality of capital punishment, etc).
*A suitable concluding paragraph.
*At least two sources, and zero internet sources. If a source is not printed in a physical book or journal form (even if it is also available on the internet) it is not a suitable source, and should not be referenced in your essay.
*No direct quotations. It is not necessary to directly quote any author. When it is important to do so, simply explain the position which he/she is defending. It is, however, necessary to cite all authors whose ideas you reference. Thus, if you begin a sentence with, e.g., “According to Plato…”, you should end that sentence with a citation.
*A clear and complete bibliography, formatted according either to APA or MLA.

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