Is it consistent with political commitments to human rights, human dignity, or the sanctity of human life?
2007-04-10 15:54:38 · 11 answers · asked by ? 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What you should ask is, "Is murdering someone humane"? If you answer no, then I would say capital punishment is very humane and should be carried out against those who take lives.
2007-04-10 16:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by TE 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not think so. However, I think that people need to know the practical issues surrounding the death penalty as well. Many people who support it do so because they are concerned about killers being released into their communities and because they do not yet know the facts about the system.
Here are a few of them, in brief, sourced-
The death penalty risks executing innocent people (123 already exonerated) and DNA, available in less than 10% of all homicides is no guarantee against the execution of an innocent person.
The death penalty is not a deterrent. Most killers do not even think they will be caught (if they think at all). Homicide rates are higher in death penalty states.
The death penalty can be very hard on families of murder victims.
The death penalty costs much more than life in prison
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 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.
Facts make more sense than sound bites.
2007-04-11 05:43:03 · answer #2 · answered by Susan S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Look at it from the victim's point of view instead of someone's view that has committed a heinous crime. You don't get the death penalty because you've committed murder. You have to do something that makes you so vile that you lose your right to live among other human beings. If your going to do that type of crime you need to know you will die for it. Do you think that society needs to put up with these criminals for life? They lost their rights when they did the crime. Do you think that Saddam got what he deserved? He killed, tortured and maimed as did his sons. Oh that's right the sons also liked to rape for entertainment purposes. I can't think of any rights they deserved. They got like they gave. . .
2007-04-10 16:05:17 · answer #3 · answered by towanda 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is very humane to the victims or the victims families. Who ever the survivor may be. Because we all know the the victims will never ever quit living the nightmare. At least those criminals will be gone, put out of their misery, and we will no longer have to support them on our dime.
2007-04-10 16:00:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, No, No, and No.
executed since 1900:
42 Females
7,882 Males
2007-04-10 16:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by GOJUNIOR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it agrees with political commitments, however from a religious aspect I believe it is inhumane. You can always come back.
2007-04-10 16:01:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually Kalifornia has about the cruelist. they keep you on "Appeals " for over 20 years before they go ahead and execute you anyway. They still use the old gas chamber room for the needle.
2007-04-10 16:02:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe in capital punishment, as long as it is not too harsh!
...for example, I guess it was a good thing not to show Saddam swinging...maybe
2007-04-10 15:58:03 · answer #8 · answered by Rada S 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think it has to be more inhumane. The convict showed no remorse for his victim, why must he be treated humanely?
2007-04-10 16:16:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's humane for the victims of crime.
2007-04-10 16:28:57 · answer #10 · answered by p2of9 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋