In American society today, there is great controversy regarding capital punishment. There are valid arguments for and against this issue. Both sides would agree that to kill is to deprive someone of life or to put someone to death. To kill in any circumstance that requires planning implies that motive and intent are necessary in order for this act to occur. With respect to this, execution is a premeditated event which deprives a person of their life. Therefore, the death penalty is as unrighteous and unjustified as the act of murder itself.
Proponents of this practice claim that the death penalty prevents future murders. They believe that society needs to discourage would-be criminals from criminal acts. Since society has the highest interest in preventing murder, it should use the strongest punishment available to deter murder. Those who believe that capital punishment is a deterrent to future murders are ignoring the burden of proof. This practice needs to be proven effective beyond a reasonable doubt in order to justify the execution of certain offenders. The death penalty is not a deterrent because most people who commit murders do not expect to be caught or do not carefully weigh the differences between life in prison or possible execution. Frequently, murders are committed by substance abusers in moments of passion or anger. There is no conclusive proof that the death penalty acts as a better deterrent than the threat of life imprisonment.
A second argument in favor of capital punishment claims that a just society requires the death penalty for the taking of a life. Under this belief, the taking of the murderer's life restores the balance of justice. This allows society to show that murder is an intolerable crime that will be swiftly punished. Any lesser punishment would undermine the value society places on protecting lives. This unjustified emotional appeal for retribution only serves as a way to justify revenge.
Capital Punishment is the infliction of death as a penalty for violating criminal law. ... According to Mark Costanzo, capital punishment is more expensive then life in jail. ... Law is just not fair. ... Common sense would tell us that capital punishment deters. ... Therefore, capital punishment just makes things worse by causing more crime. ...
Capital punishment should only be used on an individual who took another life away. ... Nonetheless, since one out of ten people who receive capital punishment are usually innocent, capital punishment should not be placed upon all the time. ... Capital punishment is not at all necessary for criminals who commit such less offensive crimes as stealing, battery, rape, etc Even though these crimes are just as bad, the criminal didn't kill anyone so he shouldn't die for what he did but rather serve time in jail. Therefore, capital punishment should not be used ALL the time, and it sho...
While some people feel that Capital Punishment will not discourage crime, Capital punishment should be legalized in all states, because it is morally just and it will deter crime. ... Capital punishment is an expression of society's moral outrage at offensive conduct. ... Still, Capital Punishment is supported by many Americans. ... Many people feel Capital Punishment will not discourage crime . ... Capital Punishment should remain legalized in all states. ...
Capital Punishment has become a very controversial issue over the last few decades. Though some people say that capital punishment will not stop crime, the right to sentence people to death should be legalized in all states. Those who oppose Capital Punishment believe that it is a barbaric act and that it does not stop crime. ... Those who believe that Capital Punishment is wrong only believe this because they think that taking a life for another life is not just because they are stooping down to the murderer's level. ... The two main reasons that Capital Punishment should remain leg...
Capital Punishment Capital Punishment Doesn't sound too nice does it? ... I will be talking about why capital punishment is good for our communities. ... I think it is better to just get rid of these people. ... That's a lot of money just to keep murderers alive! ... Capital Punishment does not violate the fifth amendment. ...
The earliest set of recorded laws for capital punishment dates back to 1700BC in the city of Babylon. ... Although only a little over two-thirds of the states enforce capital punishment, statistics show that it has a strong place in our society as a means of deterring criminal acts as well as protection from criminals and many believe as just retribution for criminal acts like murder. ... Capital punishment saves and protects innocent people's lives. ... The murderers that have been sentenced to death are just that- murderers. ... The families of the victims are not alone in their supp...
From the reinstatement of capital punishment until present day we have had protests and arguments for and against the institution of capital punishment. ... "Capital punishment is the ultimate denial of civil liberties. ... Although the debate wages on, according to Clear and Cole (2003) the majority of Americans polled are in favor of the concept of capital punishment, if it is justly and accurately applied. ... The argument now does not necessarily focus on whether capital punishment works as a deterrent or is morally just, or even if the death penalty is being applied fairly. ... Governor R...
Capital Punishment: The World That We Live In What is the nature of Capital Punishment? ... Capital Punishment is an extreme type of death in which prisons take away their life. There have been debates whether Capital Punishment is acceptable or unacceptable. ... Thus these examples show that Capital Punishment is a Flawed system. ... Capital Punishment feeds the cycle of violence in society. ...
Black's Law Dictionary defines Capital Punishment as follows: - "The Supreme penalty exacted as punishment for murder and other capital crimes." ... There is no clear evidence that capital punishment did or did not exist before Noah. ... Capital punishment when compared to supermax units definitely seem much more humane. ... Another argument for Capital Punishment is low cost and maintenance. ... In my opinion, Capital Punishment is perfectly justified. ...
