Death penalty in Europe

The video discusses the presence of the death penalty in Europe and the US, highlighting Texas as a state with high execution rates. It questions the effectiveness of the death penalty in reducing crime. A Norwegian terrorist incident is mentioned, where calls for the death penalty were resisted. The video also explores the death penalty in Eastern Europe, particularly in Belarus, and considers its use as a tool for maintaining power in dictatorships. The overall argument is that the death penalty is costly and ineffective in modern society.

What event does the speaker reference to discuss public opinion on the death penalty?

How does the speaker relate the death penalty to government control?