2007-02-04 14:51:40 · 12 answers · asked by Razerk 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
A person can change(rarely), but their crime doesn't go away.
2007-02-04 14:54:43 · answer #1 · answered by FRANKFUSS 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is a human nature to learn from mistakes. There is a need to punishment to exist to set example for others not to follow those criminal acts. There is also a need to punish someone severely for a cruel crime and tell other potential ones out there to be scared to commit such a crime because there would be a prize to pay. However, most criminals charged to be put to death are most of the time given lifetime sentence after appealing in court.
Its hard to accept for those who are forgiving when you believe that there is a chance that someone can change, but there is also others who are severely affected not just 1 but many of these criminals acts and it lasts lifetime. But there is a need for punishment to let others know out there it is so wrong to hurt others.
2007-02-04 23:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anne H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, they can change... but still have to pay for the consequences of their crimes.
If they get life in prison the problem is there's always the possibility that they will escape, or be pardoned or be paroled somehow. If they ever get out, they're a huge threat to society.
Capital punishment can save a child from being molested, a woman from being raped and killed... but a prison sentence cannot guarantee that.
If your child was raped and murdered by a prison escapee (and don't tell me it doesn't happen, it actually happens to d@mned often), would you not wish that person never made it out of the prison alive?
2007-02-05 18:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What criminals are you talking about?
Who kills criminals?
In the UK we dont kill criminals.
We see it as wrong for the state to kill a person for a few reasons.
1st, it makes the state as bad as the criminal. It makes the state a murderer.
2nd, mistakes can be made in a court of justice, and once a person has been executed, its no good to then find out that they are innocent after all.
3rd, sending a criminal (who has commited a hideous crime) to prison for life has the same effect (it takes a criminal out of societly), but is more humane.
4th, it is only poor people who end up being executed, and often people from other disadvanted backgrounds, such as ethnic minorities. Why? Because these people cant afford the legal defense that rich or powerful people do and they dont have the right friends/connections to get them out of trouble. They cant defend themselves effectively because of their lack of education. And they are an easy target for society. If they commit a crime then they need to face up to the consequences, but death is an unfair punishment because it is unequal.
2007-02-04 23:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by Zag 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes.
It is necessary; because even though they can change, most criminals do not change.
2007-02-04 22:55:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You bet your @ ss it is necessary. If a family member of mine were killed or raped by a criminal, I don't give two sh yts if they can change. If they don't get life in prison or the death penalty, I would take matters into my own hands.
2007-02-04 23:06:55 · answer #6 · answered by SGT 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I support the death penalty.
As a Christian, I believe that God can change the heart of anyone who is willing to accept Him, but I do not believe that the liberals should be allowed to put all this money into helping those in prison.
2007-02-04 22:56:20 · answer #7 · answered by Defcon6 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
People really never change. We all can put our best foot forward for awhile but this is only temporary. We are who we are.
2007-02-04 22:56:51 · answer #8 · answered by AJM 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After you commit a crime it is too late.
2007-02-04 22:55:18 · answer #9 · answered by nomadder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your parents were slaughtered by some guy, would you want him put to death?
2007-02-04 22:53:39 · answer #10 · answered by John Doe 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋