What is your opinion on giving the death penalty to a felon who does not intend to kill but where a murder happens during the course of the felony nonetheless?
Do you agree that the felony murder rule is an antiquated exception to the fundamental principles of criminal law where society should punish perpetrators only for the acts they intend to commit, have the mens rea to bring about the desired consequences?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Answers may vary: Again, students are invited to articulate their analysis of the limits of the law and the reasons society punishes certain classes of offenders.
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