Prior to 1976, Alabama allowed capital punishment for rape

      Prior to 1976, Alabama allowed capital punishment for rape, robbery, burglary and murder. Since 1976, the only capital crime is murder under the circumstances that we have discussed. 1. Do you believe that the death penalty should be used as punishment, why or why not? 2. Do you believe that Alabama should allow capital punishment for other crimes now and if so which ones and why?