Death penalty imposed is morally?

Question

Do you think that the death penalty imposed by court is morally justified?? When and When not??

Answer 1

a eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth...yes, i think the death penalty is morally justified as long as there is substantial proof that the person receiving the sentence is the guilty party.society often worries too much about the rights of the offender and not enough about the rights of the victim and the victims family members, who are left behind to deal with the unbearable heartache of losing a loved one needlessly.

Answer 2

While I agree with Susan on some points she has, I have problems with others. Death Penalty cases go forward very slowly. I think you might find that being sentenced to death guarantees at least 12 more years in prison on an average.The successful sentences carried out do make sure that particular person never commits another crime. DNA has not been around since the beginning of time as a law enforcement tool.Many cases from the 1980s are just being solved from DNA. If the threat of death is not a deterrent, it may be because there are so few carried out and the chances are slim of a quick death. I am sure there are many that die a natural death in prison awaiting death sentence. At upwards of 30-40 thousand a year to house a prisoner, death sentence costs may be related to free legal for many years compared to total cost. I'm most certain the murder they committed was also not moral.

Answer 3

Many people are fearful about killers being released into their communities and do not have the facts. Some people base their views on a revenge driven mind set. Here are a few facts about the practical aspects of the death penalty system, all verifiable and sourced.

The death penalty costs much more than life in prison.

The death penalty risks executing innocent people (123 already exonerated) and DNA is available in less than 10% of all homicides. If an innocent person is executed the case is closed and the real killer is still out there.

The death penalty is not a deterrent. Most killers do not even think they will be caught (if they think at all). Murder rates are higher in states that have the death penalty than in states that don't.

Life without parole is now on the books in 48 states. It means what it says. Supermax prisons are terrible places to spend the rest of your life.

The death penalty can be very hard on families of murder victims.
The death penalty does not apply to the worst of the worst. It applies to defendants with the worst lawyers.

48% of Americans prefer life without parole and 47% prefer the death penalty. We are learning. I believe that people should know the facts and apply common sense this issue.

Note to Rtd. Sgt. Thanks for your courteous comments. Obviously to be a deterrent, a punishment must be swift and sure. Life without parole is both. It begins at once and is rarely appealed. It costs much less if the death penalty is off the table at the initial trial. And of course you are right that murder is not moral. Ever.

Answer 4

YES!!!. WHEN YOU BREAK THE LAW, YOU LOSE YOU'RE RIGHTS!!! If I had my way, if a person commits murder, they would get the death penalty. If a person steals, they will have one of their hands cut off (or maybe a finger, for each offense). If a person commits rape, they would have their genitals cut off. etc... Why not kill them? They didn't mind killing an innocent person. I can either kill them, or pay to feed and clothe them for rest of their worthless lives, while they relax in prison. Everybody whines about morals and rights, until it happens to them or someone close to them. Then, they're the first to jump aboard the death penalty wagon. The problem with this country, is that it has gotten too soft, and politically-correct. This country needs to wake up, and grow a pair. We're afraid to say anything that may upset someone else. Screw them. These are my beliefs and I ain't changing them for anybody!

Answer 5

It is never morally justified because for something to be justified it has a requisite of being consistent. The death penalty is not consistent. We tend to believe in the old biblical maxim 'an eye for an eye' - well it would be great if it was practiced consistently, Truth be told, if a child molester is not sentenced to molestation then how is it justified for a murderer to be sentenced to death?

The convicted torcherer to be sentenced to torcher?

I don't remember any such sentence occuring.

Answer 6

Yes
States need to put in an express lane for the executions. And do away with the electric chair and instate the electric bleachers.

Answer 7

hypocritical. to kill one for killing, makes one a killer too! I think to kill some people is too good. After death, there is no more suffering.

Answer 8

2 words. sex offenders.