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It is a matter of opinion and one that many people feel strongly about. Is the taking of a life because of a crime morally justifiable?

Punishments are meant to serve a number of purposes:

Deterrent - Killing someone certainly sends a message to others that it isn't a good idea to do that crime.

Punishment (Quest for revenge) - Certainly does get revenge.

Rehabilitation - Nope, doesn't rehabilitate the criminal. There are many that feel you can never truly rehabilitate a criminal, they are bad and will always be bad.

Protect Society - Certainly does prevent that criminal from ever committing that crime, or any crime, again.

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Is the deah penalty right?

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Is the death penalty right?

no


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The importance is that the death of the convicted person could be wrong, and affects the court by making sure that they have the right person.Another View: (in the US) The majority of the citizens of 39 jurisdictions apparently are not in agreement with the first contributor.Defendants who receive the death penalty are not recidivists - they never re-offend.


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This is a highly debated topic nowadays and has been for a while. Is the death penalty too harsh? Is the death penalty the right punishment? In some cases, say a serial murderer, the death penalty is justified because they took or ruined multiple lives and is especially applicable if they feel no remorse. Honestly, there isn't exactly a right or wrong answer to the question of using the death penalty. Situations vary and people's minds also change.


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Currently, thirty two states enforce the death penalty. In addition, there are eighteen states that have abolished the death penalty.


Why death penalty is wrong?

This is considered a loaded question. You are making an unjustified assumption.


What do you think of death penalty?

I think it is wrong for several reasons...1. it is taking away a life2. it costs money for the government3. they dont always have the right guy


Should violent criminals be eligible for the death penalty?

in my opinion: No. Violence is wrong but killing is worse. One saying that supports this: "Two Wrongs Dont Make A Right."


Should the death penalty be mandatory for all first degree murders convictions?

No. There is a long and complex constitutional history on the death penalty, but quite simply, mandating the death penalty for any crime would be unconstitutional in the US. It would also be morally wrong.


Is the death penalty a clear violation of the right to life?

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Was Cesare Beccaria an advocate for or against the death penalty?

He was agaisnt. He was the first person to suggest the old system was wrong which was death/torture.


What do you prefer death penalty or life imprisonment?

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