A strong case can be made in principle for and against capital punishment, but when it comes to morals and ethics, the most compelling argument can be made against capital punishment. The argument is based on the actual administration of the policy in our society. Many lawmakers fail to recognize that destructive life histories of criminals may have damaged their humanity to the point where it is unfair to hold them fully accountable for their wrongdoings. Also, statistics show that in most areas where the death penalty is present, crime and murder rates have actually increased. Life imprisonment without parole serves the same purpose as capital punishment at less cost without the realistic disadvantages of its a
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