Death Penalty

Death Penalty

Capital punishment has been a common source of punishment in western-civilization for over two thousand years. It is only in recent centuries that its moral implications have been questioned. Never the less the death penalty is a public debate that arouses great emotion. Although both viewpoints hold strong arguments, it is difficult to ignore the hypocrisy and moral dilemma behind finding "justice" in killing those who have killed.

Although the death penalty can be seen as morally wrong, so can some of the crimes these felons commit. Brutally massacring innocent families with no remorse nor care. The death penalty is a peace of mind for the victim's family. In many eyes killing those who have killed is the epitome of justice. Justice then takes on the same meaning as "an eye for an eye". Those who have committed the heinous crimes deserve to die because they severely harmed or killed innocent or mass amounts of people. Seeing the culprit put to death can be gratifying and relieving to the victims family; not only is the offender stopped from roaming the streets but they will also no longer have the right to exist. The idea that they can still cause harm perishes along with the beating of their heart. In some cases the perpetrators up for death row are un-remorseful, with little to no regret for their actions. Not allowing the death penalty asks the question what do we do with those who don't learn their lesson, or are to harmful for even the general public of the most dangerous prisons. Those behind the death penalty might say death would be the best option.

The United States anthem begins with the line "One nation under God". Although as a United States citizen you have the freedom of religion, the United States of America was built with God in mind. Ten Commandments considered to be guidelines or rules to a proper living are rules of which you are suppose to abide. The most relevant commandment to the topic of the death penalty is " thou shalt not kill". The United States anthem begins with the line "One nation under God". Although as a United States citizen you have the freedom of religion, the United States of America was built with God in mind. In church you are taught of the Ten Commandments, of which you are suppose to abide; one of which states " thou shalt not kill". Many people commit such crimes and are