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Immoral behavior is a threat to all mankind.

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Friday, January 14, 2011

Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution


This amendment prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines or cruel and unusual punishment. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that this amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause applies to the states.

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
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