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The Code of Hammurabi  
   

The Code of Hammurabi

Extreme Laws

September 22nd 2013
One law that from the Hammurabi's code that is considered extreme is "if a man has committed highway robbery and has been caught, that man shall be put to death". This law is not enforced in the United States because it's too extreme. If someone robs and is caught, he or she goes to jail. The officials don't kill the person because the person has rights. Back then citizens didn't g ... read more
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