Death Penalty

Many people argue whether the death penalty is humane or really a right of the state. How can one take matters into his/her own hands when taking another individual's life? There are many different reasons for the abolishment of the death penalty, such as forgiveness and human equality, also the mistakes and errors within the judicial system, and retribution. If we as a country are trying to teach love and compassion, we must include forgiveness, no matter how trivial or major the criminal act. By not forgiving but killing, we are telling society that it is okay to kill. We should use examples of forgiveness by showing love and sparing another human's life. Another reason for supporting the abolition of the death penalty is due to problems in the judicial system. As much as we try to deny it, the judicial system is corrupt. How much of politics is really involved in the bribing of those with power? Not only are the bribes and corruption a part of the justice system, but mistakes naturally come as part of life. In this century 417 people were wrongfully convicted of capital offense and 23 were actually executed. If we entrust these officials to protect and defend citizens/society, capital punishment should not be at their disposal to reprimand any human. If committing such vile acts in no way affects the government officials, I don't think we should allow them to continue using the death penalty. A final reason for negating the death penalty is the results of retribution. Does the family of a victim feel better or at peace with the execution of the criminal responsible? What do we accomplish by execution, absolutely nothing? We are just taking one more human life. Taking another's life in a vengeful manner cannot replace the void left by the passing of a loved one. Not much is gained from retribution but another funeral with another mother burying her child. What type of example is that for society? Frankly, society

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