The Death Penalty: The History and Facts Behind It
There is no rhyme or reason in which the death penalty is applied. It is almost as random an act as the crimes themselves. The most common arguments against Capital punishment are: There is no proof that the threat of the possibility of the death penalty deters crime. It has been proven that it actually costs more to execute a person than to sentence them to life without parole. It has been argued that the death penalty actual hurts the prisoners family and not the prisoner themselves. That is it a useless because killing a murderer does not bring the victim back. The chance of error in the conviction and the possibilities of convicting an innocent person.
It has been argued that the bible says murder requires the death penalty. But it also states that sex before marriage, adultery, and homosexual behavior are also all punishable by death. If the United States upheld this we would be having a population crisis. There would be no one left. Some also say that vengeance killings are justifiable homicides, but to me that seems like vigilantes creating there own capital punishment.
Even in the event of murder and being proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt there are instances where the death penalty can not be imposed. It can not be imposed on a person who is proven to be mentally incompetent to understand their actions or the penalty caused by them. Capital punishment also can not be imposed on a juvenile, unless they are tried as an adult.
No matter what your opinion, these are the facts. Whether you believe in an eye for an eye or that murder is not justified by another being murdered it happens all over the world. As the world changes and evolves maybe it is time that the government looks ahead and makes some changes to capital punishment.
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3 Comments
Post a Commentfor me, death penalty should not be banned!I have to continue it for the sake of the victim. Even though it doesn't bring the victim back. I feel pity for the victim if there is NO justifiable. Murderers are still murderers! Therefore I would like put them into death penalty.
I'm on the fence when it comes to capital punishment. As a Christian, I believe that only God has the right to give and take life. However, I'm also appalled by the senseless acts of murder and lack of remorse some of these criminals have, and it's easy to get emotional and say "Fry them all!" Perhaps a lifetime imprisonment with no chance of parole and weekly corporal punishment are better alternatives. After all, execution is the easy way out for murderers, and it doesn't bring the victim back. Good article.
Well written.