It is the way that we punish people for crimes they have been convicted of or have confessed. ... The belief that the more "hardcore" cases should be put to the maximum punishment by the system which has been elected. They have done the crime and now they must pay for what they have done. ... People consider this justice, while others consider it cruel and unusual punishment....
Each year, the crime and murder rates rise, and sadly to say, the future does not hold much promise for decreasing. ... Koch, capital punishment affirms the fact that life is truly precious. Koch says that this is easily demonstrated that it strengthens the value of human life because if the penalty for rape and other such heinous crimes were lowered, it clearly would signal a lessened regard for the victims" suffering, humiliation, and personal integrity. ...
Mortal sins sever the relationship between God and the sinner, but the United States justice system is working overtime to ensure its place in hell. God sums up this sin in just a few words: Thou shall not kill. If the United States truly believes the words "In God We Trust," then why does it not o...
