personally i am against it because to wrongs dont make a right. i think we should have compassion for everyone
2006-09-02 07:07:30 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Against, we are one of the few civilized countries in the world who still have the death penalty, but we have more murders. It is not a deterrent , so is an act of revenge.
I admit there are times I , like with O.J. wished someone convicted and dead. But, I know I'm wrong.
If those who are for the death penalty could ensure that it would be an equal opportunity experience with a reasonable time set for all appeals to be exhausted, I would agree with the penalty, but in my heart, I feel it's wrong.
Some one wrote something like, "Each man's death diminishes me'. I feel that deeply. Empathy , a blessing or a curse ? "To see the child in every corpse, and every killer,too". I want no part of killing, legal or no.
2006-09-09 08:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
This is a very good question because it has multiple valid answers.
What is the purpose of the death penalty? Is it the religious eye for an eye? Or is it to permanently remove from society a person that has shown they will take innocent lives.
Make no mistake, due to the lenient courts and lawyers, the death penalty DOES NOT prevent murder. If the punishment for being caught with the smoking gun was the perpetrator was stood up against the nearest wall and shot, then that would prevent murder, but alas, not in our "civilized" society.
Can you afford to house and care for forever a murderer that you CANNOT let out into society? I would say no, therefore I am for the death penalty.
The endless appeals before execution has eliminated the deterrant aspect of this punishment.
If your goal is to deter violent crimes you have a couple of options both would be effective.
First, if you are convicted of murder and sentenced to die, execution follows sentencing immediately. This would deter violent crimes. We might kill an innocent person or two but if it dropped the murder rate say by 75% wouldn't it be worth it just to save those lives.
Second, every citizen be required to carry on their person a side arm. In an armed society violent crimes against persons are virtually non-existent.
I am afraid you cannot have your cake and eat it to. You have a choice, allow people to murder whenever they have the urge, or you can permanently eliminate them from society, or you can arm the citizens and essentially stop crime.
2006-09-09 05:08:07 · answer #2 · answered by rmagedon 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I say it cost the United States anywhere form $40,000 to $60,000 to house an inmate per year. We could use those dollars somewhere else. Like feed some of our United States Seniors who don't have money to eat, or just feed our own people in general. House the homeless, I mean there are several other things that that money could go to to help someone out.
But....there have been so many people wrongfully accused of a crime recently that this question is becoming harder and harder to answer. If all of the evidence is truthful, and they can actually prove that someone killed someone, then yes, because why should they be able to live and have a life even if it is in prison. I know what you are saying that two wrongs don't make a right, but dam how many people can we keep alive and how many prisons do we need with the crime rate so high?
2006-09-02 07:28:07 · answer #3 · answered by cinson1999 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I am for the death penalty. In fact, I suggest that those who committed a felony (i.e. murder, rape, kidnapping, abuse) be subjected to the same as they did to their attacker.
I'm tired of my tax dollars be wasted on repeat offenders as well. I can understand giving everyone a chance at rehabilitation but any person who does a crime such as those mentioned previously has to be mentally sick at the time. No sane person would do such a thing.
My suggestion is rehab or death. Prison is not what a person needs. It never solves their root cause to why they did what they did to begin with. Death prevents it from happening again. How many victims should it take before a criminal is given the death penalty? I think one is one too many.
2006-09-09 19:32:15 · answer #4 · answered by Lonewolf 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a reason why state pens and jails are now referred to as "correctional facilities". They are institutions which by implication of their title tries to correct anti-social behavior of the inmates.
That being said there are some people who are incorrigible! - Child molesters & rapists will most likely molest again... a cold blooded murderer will kill again.... A terrorist will kill again... A serial killer will kill again. Mass murdereres do so without flinching an eye! All of these usually with out remorse! There are crimes that are just so hianeous that they merit the death penalty!
You may say these people are sociopaths or psycotics - Make them wear a shock collar that goes off every morning at 8 AM to remind them to take their meds!!!! - and well If we can't trust them to take their medication, then I don't want them around!
I am tired of hearing these people are sick they couldn't control their actions. Then I say if they are that sick then they can no longer function in a civilized society, and we should do away with them.
2006-09-10 05:23:47 · answer #5 · answered by crisagi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sure the only people that can truly answer this question are those that have the crime done against their loved ones and had to make the chose for or against. I hope that I never have to be in the possession to make a decision.
2006-09-10 05:17:50 · answer #6 · answered by cheryl l 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Against.
2006-09-02 07:09:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Very tough question... because morally I am against it. I think only God has the right to take a life.
But with that said, I know that if someone brutaliy murdered someone I loved, I would probably kill them with my own hands.
2006-09-09 07:43:33 · answer #8 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I Am ABSOLUTELY 100% for the Death Penalty!!!
However, only if it is completely and totally 100% that they have the
right person. The majority of the time they do!!
I think about it this way.. Think about someone killing or torturing your children or your brother and sister or your parents. (Someone you love) Wouldn't you want them DEAD!!!!!!!!!????????
Here's my theory: If they have the 'right' person that killed, tortured or caused 'any' harm to your loved ones, you should be able to have as long as you want with this 'thing' in a room and do whatever you want to them. It would be good therapy!
2006-09-02 07:29:13 · answer #9 · answered by YUM-ME 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm for the death penalty. If there were harsher penalties there would be less crimes. Who wants serial murders running around for compassion? Please! One less on the streets. We have enough wacko's out there to worry about.
2006-09-07 12:27:56 · answer #10 · answered by autumnbrookblue 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋