1. Deterrance and Justice
Thus, since the Constitution permits the death penalty it should be made legal everywhere. In the event that the death penalty is implemented in all the states and is carried through in a fast and consistent manner, then the death penalty would also serve as a deterrent. ... In addition, we can see that the death penalty is a deterrent not only in the US, but also in Saudi Arabia where a quick and constant use of the death penalty have created a society where violent crime is rare (Lowe, 2000). ... When the death penalty is implemented in a consistent manner, it does act as a deterrent. ....
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