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,......
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