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The debate for capitol punishment is equal to the 'pro-choice, pro-life' abortion debate. I'm not sure if there is a right or wrong, but strong feelings on both sides.
The pros for life can depend on the state and circumstances of the crime. Some states don't have the 'life with no parole' option. In these states it would be death or eventual parole. A perfect example of this would be the case of Charles Manson and his zombie followers. They were given a death sentence but when capital punishment was overtuned in a higher court all death cases were turned to life with parole. Thank goodness no parole board has turned them loose.
There are many people that feel life is the only choice, murder is murder to them whether it was the defendant or the state, it's still murder in their eyes. There are some crimes, that are so horrific and gruesome, that death is the only just sentence, for death penalty supporters.
Then there is the financial aspect. One view is that is cost so much to house and feed a prisoner for life is cripling to the state or federal prison that houses them. But again, it cost millions per prisoner to execute the condemed due to the lengthy appeals that are built-in to every death sentence.
And lastly, the judicial system has to decide if the prisoner will be a future threat. Even inside prison walls, there is violence and sometimes murders. So even though they may never see the outside ever again, there is still a danger to everyone on the inside, including prison staff such as guards. Jeffrey Dahmer and Albert DeSalvo are perfect examples of prison violence.
I hope this has been helpful. Every person has to decide what they are morally comfortable with.
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Do death row inmates choose how they die?
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!! they get what was chosen for them!
How prevalent is the death penalty in the US how many states allow it and how many have abolished it?
Currently 31 sates have it and currently over 2 000 inmates are on death row. Not including those such as Charles Manson who (due to 1976 illegilisation of the death penalty, and later reinstatement) were given a life sentence.
What 1972 case set aside 40 death penalty cases?
The Manson murders set aside the death penalty until the law was turned over in 1972 to life in prison because they named it unconstitutionalized.
Are you against the death penalty?
yes I am i believe god gave you life and he should be the only one to take it so get over it
How many people where killed during the death penalty?
Over 1,000 people have been killed since the death penalty was instituted.
Short story The Bet by Anton Chekhov?
it was an amazing story involving a lawyer and a old banker.
What is a sentence for felony?
A felony is defined as a crime that carries a penalty of confinement for over 1 year.
Has anyone ever received the death penalty over marijuana in America?
No i do not believe so. However I do think that right after the stamp tax on it was made, when they first went to outlaw it someone what thrown in prison for over 50 years. wile possessing only a small amount.AnswerNo. The death penalty is only allowable for certain (capital) offenses. Currently, murder is the only crime for which states are actively using the death penalty as a punishment, although there has been some consideration given to giving the death penalty for rape.In the past, the death penalty was more common, and used for more crimes. Public hangings and lynchings were common through the civil war. However, marijuana was not illegal until long after the "civilization" of the death penalty.
What is the first step in the case if a minor is caught vandalizing?
the death penalty if its over ten dollars of damage
What is a sentence with the word grieving?
The man was grieving over his wife's death.
Why it is abolish the death penalty in the Philippines?
Because the Catholic Church has too much control over the Republic of the Philippines.
Do you have to be over a certain age to face the death sentence?
18.
