Argument against the abolishment of death penalty Over the years death penalty has been a consequence of the criminal acts around the world. It existed in various forms, depending on the cultural background of the society, and is still successfully implemented as a punitive measure in the countries of Central America, Asia and Africa. The debates around the issue between the supporters and the abolitionists continue for decades with no end in sight. In these volatile times of uncertainty and indetermination the world community is questioning whether the death penalty is a historically entrenched act of justice or an intolerable violation of human rights. As the death penalty is capable of deterring the crime and ensuring the safety of society, …show more content…
The opponent s suggest that capital punishment is not efficient in terms of prevention of crime, and they are right, because it is only one of the components that positively affects the deterrence of homicide, and not a universal way to combat crime. Recent studies “suggest that capital punishment has a strong deterrent effect, each execution results, on average, in 18 fewer murders—with a margin of error of plus or minus ten. Tests show that results are not driven by tougher sentencing laws.” (Ellsworth 116). And even though the numbers seem subjective, there is bold evidence that death penalty is more feared than life sentence, as the latter still provides possibilities for existence: the imprisoned have a place to sleep, are supplied with three meals a day, have opportunities to work and study, while the capital punishment means literally the end of individual existence. Additionally, death penalty is used as a punishment in the most severe cases; therefore, it averts recidivism, while the imprisonment still allows small chances of it, as a violent offender may find a way to escape the