A continuously controversial debate, Capital Punishment, is something that is always being addressed. Some contest that it is no better than murder, while others claim it is the fairest solution to capital crime. How is some act – like revengeful or mindless murder - equivalent to serving justice? If a person commits a horrendous crime, they should be sentenced to Capital Punishment. This allows some conclusive action to be completed. Capital Punishment is not “cruel and unusual”. That is only a sour criticism to such a time-tested function of justice. It is, however, something that was ‘earned’ by the offender. Despite the fact that it has never really, in my opinion, been implemented in the correct fashion, I believe that it is the best solution to handle capital crimes.
While I am speaking extremely vaguely on the subject, I still understand that there are particulars to every circumstance. In some instances, I may actually sway my decision on the issue. This is because my opinions are never so cemented that I have a closed mind. But, nevertheless, I feel that capital felons deserve Capital Punishment. One reason this is so is because of its intentional impact. When something is dealt with so permanently and firmly, it shocks the rest of the citizens and instills some fear in them. It makes people more wary to commit a crime and, if used in correct moderation, does not worry the innocent individuals. Another thing that is undeniable about Capital Punishment is that it ensures that the offender will not be back in society anytime soon. The opposing side suggests that they should rot in jail, but what they are not doing is thinking ahead. What if they get, as often happens, on parole or escape? With Capital Punishment there is no chance for escape to hurt even more members of society. Lastly, this safety that is being spoken of is something that is the government’s role to uphold. People depend on the government to protect them whenever possible, so why should they not prevent a few extra transgressions?
The reason why it has not been efficient in the past is because of its incorrect implementations. It was overused, then rarely used, and this flux creates immense fear of wrongful accusation (because it is so prevalent) but then, in the lull, laxity. There needs to be a healthy balance of power consistently shown in order for it to be effective.
I am saying that I want people to face fatality for their deeds; I am not saying at all that one should take a life lightly. Every life is still important, no matter how corroded, and should be treated with equality. I think one should follow the ‘Golden Rule’ and consider what impact they will have on others by what they are doing. If these criminals are so bent on retaliation and refusal to live decently and take lives- then they clearly do not cherish the privilege of their own. And, therefore, should not have it.
