The Death Penalty. Courtney Ottinger. University Wisconsin-

The death penalty is a cruel, ineffective and a morally confusing method used to punish a criminal. For many years the death sentence has been a controversial topic. Many agree that it is wrong and unconstitutional, however, others disagree and say that it is well deserved and that one who kills should, themselves, be killed as well. I stand firm in my belief, opposing the death sentence, for many reasons and research and studies done also support my idea.

     There are many reasons to both support and oppose the death penalty. Many people can feel very strongly about whether or not they approve of this method of punishment. I feel that the death penalty is wrong, and I believe that there is much support to back this up. I believe that the death penalty is wrong because it is not an effective deterrent, racially and economically bias, unreliable, expensive, and morally wrong of society.

Capital punishment, otherwise known as the death penalty, is a controversial subject which has been argued for decades due to the ethical decisions involved. People believe the death penalty is the right thing to do and that it is the perfect example of ‘justice’ while others believe that it is immoral and overly expensive. The death penalty is not a logical sentence for criminals, it doesn’t give them the right type of justice and it is immoral.

The death penalty was established as a form of punishment as far back as the 1600's. There are many controversial issue's in our world today whether it goes against our civil rights or not. As of today there are thirty-two states who still allow the death penalty and seven states who have completely abolished it ( Norton,W.W.& Company, Inc 115.) Even though the use of the execution has gradually decreased, there have still been many cases in the past years that states have still used it. At one point there was a time the Supreme Court ruled the death penalty unconstitutional, but after a couple years the court allowed states to bring back the death penalty. The courts have struck down many laws where states have tried making it mandatory in

The Death Penalty in America has been a talked about issue for some time now. Americans have their own opinions on the death penalty. Some people feel it is too harsh of a punishment, some believe if you take a life you should lose your life. I myself do not believe in the death penalty. To me it goes totally against what Americas was built on God. Even though over the last fifteen years or so we have slowly drifted away from “In God We Trust”. Looking at the death penalty in a whole it was never something that the United States came up with. It was adopted from Britain. (Bohm, 1999)The first ever recorded death penalty in United States history was that of Captain George Kendall in 1608. He was executed for being a spy. The death of Captain Kendall started a chain of other colonies jumping on board for the death penalty. In some colonies they were sentencing people to death for petty crimes, such as steeling, or trading with Indians. Over the years after the death penalty would be reformed and revamped numerous of times. Until it was only used when murder or treason occurred. Matter of fact Pennsylvania was the first state

The death penalty is a controversial issue because it involves a dispute between sides which hold opposing views. Those who support the death penalty believe that it deters criminals and makes them think twice. Some supporters claim that it is morally right and gives victims justice. Furthermore, supporters of the death penalty think that it is the only way to fully protect society.According to “Solid Majority Continue to Support Death Penalty” ”About six in ten americans favor the use of death penalty for a person convicted of murder”(Solid 2016). On the other hand those who oppose death penalty think that the cost outweighs the benefits. They also argue that the death penalty can be faulty at times. Opponents argue that the death penalty

Some people think that the death penalty is a bad thing and others think that it serves the people right but I don’t really know which side to believe because there are good facts protecting both sides. The Death Penalty is a controversial issue.

The Death Penalty. Immoral or moral; just or unjust? These are just a few of the questions people ask themselves when debating the Death Penalty which is arguably the most controversial topic of the United States today. Every time these words come up, we start yelling out our opinions on what we feel is right. Pro death penalty people shout deterrence across the room while the anti death penalty supporters shout about potentially killing an innocent man; some argue that is just and the murders deserve their punishment while others say we are murdering people too if we kill the suspect.

There are many counter arguments to this stance as well. First, there has been a finding that watching the felon die brings about a new found guilt in the family of the victim. Secondly, there is a possibility of a false accusation. There have been 151 innocent people released from death row since 1973, and 10 wrongfully convicted individuals in 2003 alone (“Death Penalty and Innocence”). Finally, in Matthew 5: 38 it states, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” Through this it is recognized that we are not to take revenge, but to let God judge those He has created and put into the world. These three counter arguments to the pro death penalty stance connect through the realization of falsely accused people being judged and ultimately put to death for an act they did not commit. Although if the person truly is guilty, we are taught by scripture to turn the other cheek, for each individual's judgement day will come and God will have His way. Some may believe that closure is brought about through the death penalty, but others believe that there negative effects which others do not see from an outside point of

Death penalty is also known as capital punishment. Capital Punishment is a penalty of execution, administered to someone legally convicted of a capital crime. The death penalty was established in America in 1608. The British influenced America to use the death sentence. The first recorded practice of the death penalty in America was to Caption George Kendall in Virginia, he was found guilty of being a spy for Spain. However, the death penalty came long before Captain George Kendall. The first established record of capital punishment that has been recorded goes back to the 18th century B.C in the Code of King Hammurabi of Babylon, famously known as, an eye for an eye. Another record of the death penalty comes from the 14th century B.C Hittite Code, 7th century B.C Roman laws of the 12 Tablets, also famously known as the crucifixion. Death sentences came in varies ways, such as, burning alive (witch craft), beaten to death, stoning, drowning and impalement. So, as you see the death penalty has been with us for a while and shortly after, it was presented to America.

There are always two sides to an argument and when it comes to the death penalty there is no difference. Those who are for the death penalty and are keeping the practice say that the death penalty aids in giving victims’ families peace as well as preventing the perpetrator from doing those despicable crimes again. According to Kyle Gibson in the article Death Penalty Repeal: It 's Necessary to Use Capital Punishment in a Free World the only way for many families to have any peace in their loss is for the perpetrators to die for what they have done. The author also mentions that death many not be enough to stop the pain and help them to move on with their lives (Gibson, Online).

The death penalty can date back hundreds of years ago to the 13th century when the Code of Hammurabi was created. One of its infamous laws was “an eye for an eye”. When the death penalty became popular in America, many people were executed for petty crimes such as stealing, trading with natives or even killing chickens. The first execution was held 1630 in Massachusetts. Later on the death penalty has evolved

Many people believe that the death penalty is an effective form of punishment. They believe that it I can help stop criminals from continuing to commit crimes. For example, President Trump once mentioned on a Fox& Friends appearance in 2010. That the “two men who killed the officers in Hattiesburg MS will not do any more killing if they receive the death penalty”(Pro& Con). A lot of people believe that if people see others getting their life taken away then that may deter them from committing crimes themselves. Also, the death penalty can give closure to the victims’ families. Many families worry that the inmate may be released or be given a reduced sentence. It haunts them to think that the person who killed their love ones will be allowed to walk free and potentially do the same thing to another family.

The death penalty dates all the way back to the Code of King Hammaurabi of Babylon in Eighteenth-Century B.C. The original execution methods were the crucifixion, drowning, beating to death, burning alive, and impalement. Capital punishment trended mostly in Britain between Tenth Century A.D. and the mid-1800s.

The death penalty is a very controversial topic across America, and even the world. Undeniably, with every topic there will often be more than just one argument to a particular subject. In the case of capital punishment, the two main sides are simply for capital punishment, and against capital punishment. For the portion