I Would Reintroduce The Death Penalty.

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I Would Reintroduce The Death Penalty

        An eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth, therefore a life for a life. Every individual has a right to ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’. Those who violate this right must pay the ultimate penalty. There have been many debates and protests about the death penalty for years and two views dominate this debate. On the one hand the criminal must be given the punishment they deserve which may be death but on the other hand under no circumstances is it possible to justify the use of the death penalty. The aims of the punishment are to find a way to deal with criminals and at the same time protect society and the individual. It is hoped that the punishment will discourage the person from repeating the crime and also prevent others from committing that crime.

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        There are many reasons for and against the death penalty; here are some arguments for the death penalty.

  • When someone is sentenced for life it normally means 25years or less. Life should mean life but far too often the prisoners are released after a much shorter sentence and can be regarded as a great risk to society.
  • Sometimes the death penalty is the only way for criminals to understand what will happen if they commit such a crime.
  • Quite often criminals prefer to be executed than to spend the rest of their lives ...

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