I think we shouldn't have the death penalty because,
1. Statistically It does not prevent or deter serious crime.
2. We abolished it in this country because we decided the state should not take life. Reintating it would be a cultural step backwards.
3. We can never be 100% guilt. The list of people convicted of crimes that would have had the death penalty that were later found innocent is huge. (Birmingham 6 for example) If we send just one innocent person to there deaths, this would be a travesty.
4. WHY should a killer get away with such a light punishment such as death. A few minutes of suffering while a death sentence is carried out and then "escape" is not an adequate punishment. This is highlighted by Ian Brady's appeal to the court of human rights to be given permission to starve himself to death because he sees it as a better option than life in prison. He was refused.
Whats your view?
2006-12-18
01:58:14
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