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Death Penalty Controversy Essay

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Controversy of the Death Penalty
The Death penalty is a controversial topic that has sparked a national debate. The death penalty is scrutinized for being morally and ethically wrong, but is justified since it can keep society safer. Capital Punishment, also known as Death Penalty, is a legal process where a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for a crime. Every state has a different opinion and viewpoint on the death penalty. Currently there are 31 states that allow capital punishment. The other 19 States, including the the District of Columbia, abolished capital punishment. Throughout history the death penalty had been used as a way of punishment and can even be traced back 1700 B.C.
Written in 1700 B.C., the Code of Hammurabi …show more content…

Many prisoners who are sentenced to life without parole are released 20- 30 years later. This resulting in prisoners being released when they are older in their age. These prisoners who have already served time for their crimes and are released. Majority of older released prisoner don’t committing a serious crime after they are released. Another alternative to can be a lot cheaper than the death penalty execution. Also, it gives another life to the convicted criminal. The 8th amendment states “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” Criminal are consider to many people and the victims families as monster. A monster is a person who continually terrorizes the victims family with emotional, knowing that their family member is no longer alive due to a certain …show more content…

George Bush said” I don’t think you should support the death penalty to seek revenge. I dont think thats right. I think the reason to support the death penalty is because it saves other people’s rights.” Giving murders and other serious crime offenders more time in prison would increase tension and can result in future problems. The Bureau of Justice estimated by the end of 2018 that there was 55% above capacity in jail, in the United States. Having an influx of prisoners in jail awaiting the Death Penalty can be costly but can also lead to future conflicts (Bureau,

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