Capital Punishment

People think that capital punishment is a violation of human rights and it is considered to offer no chance to the criminals but I think that capital punishment is an effective way that will help in deterring violent criminals because it is capable of not only giving the victims and their families comfort but also reduce the huge amount the government spends and it will be a huge indication to the criminals that will result in reduction of murder rates (Bedau & Cassell , 2005). Capital punishment is essential for justice to prevail. This will form a strong foundation for criminals execution for the crimes committed.

Despite what capital punishment can achieve there are those people that oppose capital punishment as they view it as a punishment that goes against the human rights of an individual. They consider capital punishment as murder (Ellsworth, 2003). The anti-capital punishment individuals argue that people make mistakes in their life and they should be given a chance to chance and make it right. It is considered unkind to bereave individuals an opportunity to change (Ellsworth, 2003). They also consider it to be cruel by exposing the family of the individuals exposed to capital punishment into a trap of sadness (Bedau & Cassell , 2005). They argue and say that criminals can change and be more instructive for the community as they can make a generous contribution towards the development of the society. It is arguably true to say that this form of punishment deprives the criminal their chances and lives but this punishment is more beneficial to the social structure and stability (Tyner, & Colucci, 2015).

First and for most capital punishment gives a feeling of comfort to the victims and their families because they know that the criminals will not be able to hurt them again or their families. For instance, if the criminals are left free and they have not punished the victim and their family will be let feeling vulnerable and exposed to more scenario that can be more harmful (Ellsworth, 2003). This means that the victim and the family will be upset and they will seek revenge. It is also unfair and unjust for the victim as the criminals walk free (Kramer, 2011). They will probably ask why the person who caused harm to their family and destroyed it is still alive when they have continued to suffer in the name of the person. They will be dissatisfied with the judgment given as they can cause more chaos in the society which can lead to more miserable events (Tyner, & Colucci, 2015).

Government financial spending is reduced significantly due to capital punishment. The government spends a huge amount to maintain and sustain prisoners alive (Philips, 2000). The prisoners get free accommodation, meals, clothes, heating and air conditioning among other facilities in order to make them a more comfortable place to live. It is true to say that these criminals live a better life compared to those who have hard earned money (Kramer, 2011). It is not worth it to sustain criminals through huge government spending when there are many citizens living in poverty and they have jobs. By having capital punishment government spending can be reduced which means the money can be diverted to more income generating projects which can lead people from poverty and generally promote the development of the country (Philips, 2000).

Lastly capital punishment serves as a huge warning to the criminals as they reduce murder rates. It helps in deterring murders and preventing the murders from committing killing crimes as it makes them aware of the consequences (Philips, 2000). Capital punishment poses a great threat to the offenders which is enough to make them fear to commit the horrible crimes. Therefore it is true to say that it makes the criminals know the outcome which makes them more responsible (Kramer, 2011). When the criminals think of what awaits them rather than killing for their own desires makes them more intelligent which means they can decide positively transforming the world. This also makes individuals feel that sentencing them to a life sentence is not enough (NELSON, BRADY & KING, 2016).

In conclusion, capital punishment is an ultimate decision that cannot be reversed. Criminals who commit serious crimes should not be jailed as they deserved to die. As some will argue that killing is absolutely wrong as it goes against the natural law giving life and taking it away, capital punishment is the best discipline. It reassures the victim and the family that it will not happen again giving them a feeling of security. It also makes them death has been avenged and they can feel at ease as they feel less pain knowing that the killers got what they deserved. Additionally, capital punishment paves a way for more development as funds can be directed to revenue generating projects eliminating poverty as the government spends less in sustaining prisoners. This means that constructive affairs can be achieved. It makes the criminals think whether commit the crime is worth their life. Therefore it is true to say that capital punishment ensures peace of mind not only to the victims but to world as a whole as the murders will not be in a position to kill again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

Bedau A. H and Cassell G. P. (2005) “Debating the Death Penalty: Should America Have  Capital Punishment? The Experts on Both Sides Make Their Best Case” Oxford     University Press

Ellsworth P. C (2003) “Public opinion and capital punishment: A close examination of the views of abolitionists and retentionists” Crime & Delinquency

Kramer, M. H. (2011). The Ethics of Capital Punishment : A Philosophical Investigation of Evil  and Its Consequences. Oxford: OUP Oxford.

NELSON, K., BRADY, T., & KING, D. (2016), “The "evil" defendant and the    "holdout"  juror: unpacking the myths of the aurora theater shooting case as we ponder the future of  capital punishment in Colorado” Denver Law Review

Philips, (2000) “The deterrent effect of capital punishment: New evidence on an old          controversy” American journal of sociology

Tyner, J. A., & Colucci, A. R. (2015). Bare Life, Dead Labor, and Capital(ist) Punishment. ACME: An International E-Journal For Critical Geographies