The Death Penalty
The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment. It violates the right to life. It is irreversible and can be imposed upon the innocent. It has never been shown to deter crime more effectively than other punishments.
The death penalty is barbaric, merciless and morally wrong. No society has the right to take a life. No matter what the situation, murder is still murder; even if it is the government who is committing the crime in the name of justice. No person or government has the authority to play god. It is immoral in principle, unfair and discriminatory in practice. The methods by which executions are carried out bare close resemblance to torture. Like torture, an execution is an extreme physical and mental assault on a person already rendered helpless by government authorities. How in today’s society could this be considered acceptable? Countries such as The United States thrive on their beliefs in peace and justice for all.......
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