Why Dylann Roof Has the Right to the Death Penalty

In an article titled ‘’ Why Dylann Roof Has a Right to the Death Penalty’’, Andrew Cohen argues why the Charleston church shooter has the right to not try to spare his own life. In 2015, Dylann roof went into a church in Charleston and started a mass shooting, killing many victims. During trial, Roof decided to represent himself, and refused to put on mental health defense. Refusing to present a defense gave Dylann Roof more chances to get the death penalty, which was something that never bothered him as he has showed his understanding of the consequences. Cohen argued that it wasn’t a sign…