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2007-02-17 03:29:10 · 9 answers · asked by javanna g 1 in Politics & Government Law & Ethics

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This is an issue that needs to be considered using solid facts.
Here are a few. They are all verifiable and sourced.

Re: Possibility of executing an innocent person
Over 120 people on death rows have been released with evidence of their innocence. Many had already served over 2 decades on death row. If we speed up the process we are bound to execute an innocent person. Once someone is executed the case is closed. If we execute an innocent person we are not likely to find that out and, also, the real criminal is still out there.

Re: DNA
DNA is available in no more than 10% of murder cases. It is not a miracle cure for sentencing innocent people to death. It’s human nature to make mistakes.

Re: Appeals
Our appeals system is designed to make sure that the trial was in accord with constitutional standards, not to second guess whether the defendant was actually innocent. It is very difficult to get evidence of innocence introduced before an appeals court.

Re: Deterrence
The death penalty isn’t a deterrent. Murder rates are actually higher in states with the death penalty than in states without it. Moreover, people who kill or commit other serious crimes do not think they will be caught (if they think at all.)

Re: cost
The death penalty costs far more than life in prison. The huge extra costs start to mount up even before the trial.

Re: Alternatives
48 states have life without parole on the books. It means what it says, is swift and sure and is rarely appealed. Being locked in a tiny cell for 23 hours a day, forever, is certainly no picnic.

Re: Who gets the death penalty
The death penalty isn’t reserved for the “worst of the worst,” but rather for defendants with the worst lawyers. When is the last time a wealthy person was sentenced to death, let alone executed??

Re: Victims families
The death penalty is very hard on victims’ families. They must relive their ordeal in the courts and the media. Life without parole is sure, swift and rarely appealed. Some victims families who support the death penalty in principal prefer life without parole because of how the death penalty affects families like theirs.

Opposing the death penalty doesn’t mean you condone brutal crimes or excuse people who commit them. According to a Gallup Poll, in 2006, 47% of all Americans prefer capital punishment while 48% prefer life without parole. Americans are learning the facts and making up their minds using common sense, not revenge.

2007-02-20 05:42:07 · answer #1 · answered by Susan S 7 · 0 0

christina, have you forgotten the 47men in Illinois who were convicted to death in the 90s and after a reporter got involved and called in the F,B,I, they proved 35 of these men were not guilty,the cops had lied even the prosecutor had lied and knew some of these men were not guilty, yet no charges were ever lodged against any cop or the prosecutor,fact is the prosecutor is now the States Attorney General.
also what about the Rampart scandal in Los Angles? there the cops were committing crimes and putting the blame on others, after a federal investigation they have by federal orders to try 1000s of cases again, except the ones where the people have been executed, don't think these are isolated incidences, just because they happened some where else, did you know our criminal justice system has a 98.8 % conviction ratio, how can any one get a fair trial with these odds, unless you have at least $100,000 dollars for your defense you will be convicted, and at least 95 % of all people who are arrested are represented by a public defender, ( public pretender) who is paid by the state and does exactly what the state pays him or her to do , ( get you convicted, ) how can any one who lives in what is deemed a civilized society be for the death penalty in view of these facts??

2007-02-17 04:17:26 · answer #2 · answered by james w 3 · 0 0

I know we should use it on all murderers, rapists, drug dealers, and child molesters. That would solve the over-crowding in our jails and prisons. If you knew you would die for committing a crime, wouldn't you think twice about it. We need to get rid of the ridiculous appeals system in this country too. 1 appeal within 30 days and then off to the executioner. Population control extraordinaire.

James - I know I am sick of hearing about all the poor innocent people in jail and out of it who got light sentences or none at all because scheister lawyers will do anything to win a case including lying, cheating, stealing and especially defaming the victims of the crime. How can you defend these sickos. I forgot to add lawyers to my list of those who should get the death penalty also, but thank you for pointing out my oversight.

2007-02-17 03:42:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

It has proven not to deter criminals.
It is generally used on more people of color for same crimes as whites
It is against the Bible where God said the we shouldn't kill
Mistakes are made and innocent people are killed
Most of the civilized industrial (first world) has long since abolished the death penalty

2007-02-17 03:35:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

Do you know how to use proper grammar? And yes I know about the death penalty.

2007-02-17 03:36:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Genesis 9:6 -- "Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made man."
These words are spoken by God. The verse does not only express permission for the death penalty, it is a command.

2007-02-17 03:37:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

I know that once a person is sentenced to death they should get one appeal and be executed before the new year begins.

2007-02-17 03:34:52 · answer #7 · answered by vagpenisdude 4 · 1 0

Know what about it?

2007-02-17 03:32:38 · answer #8 · answered by U-98 6 · 1 0

I do.

2007-02-17 03:36:22 · answer #9 · answered by wildraft1 6 · 1 0

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