Affects of Capital Punishment on Society

Numerous rivals of the death penalty accept that the equity in the American lawful framework is blocked by the sentencing of dark Americans by a supremacist and one-sided jury. For instance, "if the killer is dark, it is more probable that he will get capital punishment than if the killer is white"

Capital punishment, otherwise known as the death penalty, is a controversial subject which has been argued for decades due to the ethical decisions involved. People believe the death penalty is the right thing to do and that it is the perfect example of ‘justice’ while others believe that it is immoral and overly expensive. The death penalty is not a logical sentence for criminals, it doesn’t give them the right type of justice and it is immoral.

As far back as one can look into human civilization, justice for a murder victim has always been by taking the life of the killer. In today’s society capital punishment is needed to defend it from further harm, bring justice and/or vengeance to the victims of the loved ones, and encourage psychological deterrence. As of today, there are thirty-two states which offer the only just punishment for a crime without parallel and eighteen states having abolished the death penalty.

Statistics prove that for many years the death penalty has fallen disproportionately on racial minorities in the United States. For example, since 1930

America’s strategy of capital punishment believes that killing someone actually solves the problem of reducing crime rates, when in reality it is more of a method to avoid the real issue with the criminal justice system. We are killing all these prisoners and not really getting the answers we need. For instance, are we really stopping crime? Also, the death penalty puts innocent lives at risk because of how flawed it is. Since the introduction of the death penalty in the United States in 1976, 138 innocent men and women have been released from Death Row, including some who came within minutes of execution with the death penalty. Therefore, I am against the death penalty and wish for it to be terminated due to the fact that it is morally wrong and has little to no impact when it comes to reducing crimes rates. This makes it practically useless and straight-up stupid; it also distracts us to a point of making us avoid the true ways to actually reduce crime in America.

Life is precious and should not be taken for granted. In the United States capitol punishment has been abolished or overturned in 20 states. According to Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, the nation's opinion is split right down the middle. The death penalty has been the topic of discussion in recent years, it has been very controversial primarily based on how it is permanent. Once action is taken and the punishment of death has been dealt wrongful execution of an innocent person would be an injustice that can never be rectified.

     Capital punishment should be viewed as the stripping away of humanity from a person. The death penalty itself should be "executed" because of racial inequities, the concept of murder, the possibility of error, lack of deterrence, the cost, and an overwhelmed legal system. "The goal of capital punishment is revenge" (Introduction 1). Capital punishment is simply an outlet for the bloodlust of the American people (Introduction 1).

The death penalty continues to be an issue of controversy and is an issue that will be debated and talked about in the United States for many more years. The death penalty is a punishment of execution, administered to someone legally convicted of a capital crime. In 1963 the United States abolished the death penalty, also called capital punishment. Through the 1960s, the Supreme Court battled many cases involving the death penalty and whether it should be allowed. The Supreme Court finally ruled a decision in 1976 that the death penalty can be enforced by the states that want it and not enforced by those who don't want it. To me not only is capital punishment unethical, useless and serves no purpose it is also biased and racist. Racial bias

As illustrated throughout numerous of studies the death penalty is an unfair process seven out of ten deaths handed down by the state courts from 1973 to 1995 were overturned when appeal and the seven percent were later found to be innocent.

Many people may be aware there is a punishment for convicts known as the death penalty, also known as capital punishment. This penalty allows the state to put a convicted man or woman to death by: lethal injection, lethal gas, electrocution, or a firing squad. For many years protestors have been pushing for states to abolish the ability of sentencing someone to death for committing a crime. The death penalty has always been one of the most debated issues in the United States. As our country grows older and wiser, evidence clearly points to the fact that the death penalty is not a good solution. The death penalty is too harsh and should be abolished.

Capital punishment is not a fair or equal penalty, depending on who you are or where you live will dramatically affect the outcome of a sentence. First, race is a huge factor and capital punishment is fraught with racism. A 1998 study found that African Americans were 38% more likely to receive the death penalty in Philadelphia than other races. (Rust-Tierney) Not only are African Americans more likely to receive the death penalty but 83% of cases that do receive it involve white victims. This is true despite the fact that only 50% of murder victims are white. (Rust-Tierney) These statistics do not indicate a fair and unbiased system, people are equipped with their own prejudices and consciously or not these leanings have created a disparity in the justice structure. The system is also biased against the poor. Individuals with little to no wealth can not access the high cost, well-equipped representation the rich can. Over 99% of people sentenced to capital punishment are indigent and are often poorly represented. There is a plethora of other issues that arise with the death penalty, the sentencing is inconsistent, dependent on the prosecutors and judges in the specific case, and the mentally ill are condemned despite laws implemented to prevent this. This leads to the next point, errors. The most dismaying aspect of the death penalty

For this reason, black defendants are often considered unimportant (Henningfeld 119). As an example, a 2003 study conducted by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Commision on Race and Gender Bias in the Justice System showed that 51 percent of black potential jurors were removed using peremptory challenges compared to 26 percent of nonblack potential jurors. Another significant source of error in the capital punishment system is the differences between lawyers. Although this problem does not only exist in death-penalty cases, it serves a more vital role here. An average lawyer who is inexperienced and inconsiderate, or lack financial support to gather evidences could easily let an offender be sentenced to death. Whereas a great attorney will constantly repeat the fact that the accused deserves his rights and could let someone with a more major crime escape the death verdict (Henningfeld 156). The effect of the differences between lawyers may be several years in a minor case, but for capital punishment, it could be the difference between life and

Since the mid 1900’s, capital punishment has brought many individuals into many diverse view points throughout the years. Capital punishment is a way of punishing a convict by killing him or her because of the crime he or she committed. Capital punishment will always have its pros and cons. There are opponents who absolutely disagree with capital punishment. And then there are advocates who support the idea. In the advocates view point, capital punishment is a way to minimize the threat in the world today. In the opponent’s point of view, opponents disagree with capital punishment, because of the high expenses it brings to the states. Also, opponents argue that capital punishment

Capital Punishment has been a topic of debate since it was reinstated in 1976. Some say that in a free society, capital punishment is an unnecessary form of cruel and unusual punishment in violation of our constitution. Others claim that capital punishment serves the primary purpose of deterring crime and punishing society’s most homicidal offenders. The biggest question when it comes to capital punishment is, is it worth it? Does Capital punishment have a deterrent effect on society? Or does it hurt more than help society? An over whelming majority of researchers have found that the death penalty not only has an effect on society but also a huge effect on the justice system. In past years research has shown that capital punishment has

The death penalty has been seen as a just system for individuals that are seeking justice, but they seem to forget the morality of the issue. Those that support the death penalty argue if a heinous crime is committed then justice must be brought on forward with punishments such as the death penalty. Many will furthermore argue that the death penalty can prevent an individual from proceeding with his or her odious crimes and will never be given the chance to commit another capital offence. The theory of justice which demands “Tooth for a Tooth and an Eye for an Eye” is the type of justice that those who are for the death penalty demand. Opponents on the other hand argue that there is no reason to go on with the death penalty, and that if the individual is sentenced to prison without the possibility of parole then he or she will be given no possibility to commit further crimes. The right to life is one of the strongest arguments that the opponents provide us with. Every individual has the right to live no matter if he or she has committed a crime or not; the right to live should not be taken away from an individual. Therefore, making the death penalty a form of action that is wrong.