Views on Death Penalty
I am all against the death penalty. To put people to death for their crime, in my opinion, is wrong; I believe in second chances. The eighth amendment is also violated. Getting executed also actually costs more then being in prison for life. Last, it could be an innocent death.
Capital punishment is a cruel end to our uncivilized society. The practice of it is immoral, unfair, and violates human dignity. Second chances should also be considered. A person could learn their lesson or wrongdoing and do the right things from then on.
Amendment VIII states that no cruel and unusual punishments shall be inflicted. How can people not consider the death penalty cruel punishment? Back in the old days, the electric chair or being shot executed people. Now it's a lethal injection to the body. When applying for citizenship, you agreed not to kill anyone. Is it also right to prevent murder by murdering?
Many believe it is less expensive to put someone to death......
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