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2006-11-04 06:10:32 · 8 answers · asked by precious_mami 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It could be argued that the Death Penalty does not prevent a person from committing treason, rape or murder.
This is debatable.
What is not debatable is that it prevents a miscreant from committing treason, rape of murder a second time after he is caught, tried, and found guilty.
2006-11-04 06:33:04 · answer #1 · answered by madamepatriot 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are nuts. There is no earthly reason I should include my name and profession in an answer to a question on this site. The benefits of the death penalty is that it is a deterrent. Every person that has the death penalty carried out on them, I can guarantee you that they will never commit another crime.
2006-11-04 06:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by just the facts 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The benefits are that the person who is executed will never commit any other crimes.
No, the death penalty should not be abolished.
The following true story is from the website listed below:
"In 1965, Robert Massie murdered mother of two Mildred Weiss in San Gabriel, Calif., during a follow-home robbery. Hours before execution, a stay was issued so Massie could testify against his accomplice. Massie's sentence was commuted to life when the Supreme Court halted executions in 1972. Receiving an undeserved second chance, Massie was paroled, but eight months later robbed and murdered businessman Boris Naumoff in San Francisco."
My real name and occupation are none of your business.
2006-11-04 06:22:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's difficult to say what the benefits are. I also think it is not a deterrent and it can be more expensive to the taxpayer than keeping them locked up for life.
I guess the main benefit would be justice for the families of the victims. But not all of those family members really want that kind of justice. Some say even watching the person die doesn't give them any closure or satisfaction. But then I guess for some it does.
2006-11-04 06:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by johnlb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all your asking a group of people for thier opinions that does not entitle you too thier names and professions. I think the benefits of the dealth penalty is that we dont have to pay more taxes to feed people who are in prison because they choose to play GOD and took someones life...in lots of cases many lives. Why should a monster who molests and rapes little kids be allowed the chance for parole?...so he can get out and do it again? People want to say im agaisnt the death penalty its not right...but what if you were one of thier victims or if you were the parents of one of the victims...would you be so forgiving then? I dont think it should be abolished...i think it should be enforced against those that we know without any doubt commited the crimes they are in prison for. Why should we feel bad for them?...do you think they felt bad while they were commiting thier crimes?...i think not.
2006-11-04 06:23:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The arguments in favor of the death penalty are that it provides the ultimate deterrent, and that it is appropriate for those individuals who are so dangerous that they could never be rehabilitated, or even safely locked up.
As to whether we should have a death penalty, that's up to each state/jurisdiction. I have no person opinion one way or the other.
2006-11-04 06:18:45 · answer #6 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We DID abolish it (in the UK) and the beasts now run amok. Crims have more "human rights" than victims. Playstations, pool tables, heroin.... you name it.
BTW, I'm not putting my details on the net for some daftie to look at.
2006-11-04 06:22:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, it should be abolished. It's not a deterrent and it's too expensive.
2006-11-04 06:18:01 · answer #8 · answered by Kacky 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋