It is clear in our society that violent crimes, such as murder, should carry some sort of stiffer punishment than that of other, lesser crimes. What is not clear is what that punishment should be. One punishment that is a constant source of debate is the death penalty. In this paper, I will examine whether the death penalty is or is not ethical. Both sides of the issue will be explained, through examination of various aspects of it, which include religious and financial considerations, whether the death penalty is a deterrent or not, and whether or not it can be regarded as justice. I submit that the death penalty is an ethical and equitable punishment for murderers, and should be used throughout our country.
The seemingly greatest amount of debate comes from a religious standpoint. Depending on whose interpretation one hears, the Bible is for or against capital punishment. Verses from The Bible are used by both sides of the argument to support their own beliefs. The United States is made up of numerous different religious cultures. A sample of a few official policies from some denominations' web sites shows an almost fifty-fifty split for and against. For example, the Assemblies of God (USA) do not take a stance for or against the death penalty. The same is true for the Church of Christ of Latter-day Saints, who say that it should be left to " the prescribed processes of civil law. "(November 28, 2011). The Catholic catechism posted on their web site shows support only if non-lethal methods will not serve to preserve human life. In other words, if there is absolutely no way to stop a person from killing another person, then execution is acceptable. The Southern Baptist Convention states in its Resolution on Capital Punishment (June, 2002), that there must be clear and overwhelming evidence in order for the death sentence to be imposed for murder, or treason which causes death.
His ethical theory is an example of deontological moral theory. ... Plato's virtue theory includes rehabilitation because Plato doesn't believe in the death penalty. ... Kant, and his theory believe that the death penalty is an option, and can be used under certain circumstances. ... For my own view, I believe in the death penalty. ... For people like this, I approve of the death penalty. ...
One punishment that is a constant source of debate is the death penalty. In this paper, I will examine whether the death penalty is or is not ethical. ... I submit that the death penalty is an ethical and equitable punishment for murderers, and should be used throughout our country. ... Nowhere does it mention the death penalty. ... There are different ethical theories with which one can look at capital punishment. ...
History of Death Penalty Death penalty has prevailed in our societies since a very long time. ... All these methods followed neither the ethical or religious rules as any religion or ethnic group does not teach any human to take life of another human. ... Why Yes to Death Penalty? ... The law of capital punishment is any way but near to be civilized in theory and to be fair in practice: J Basically death penalty is the most incorrect form of punishment: J Because death penalty violates a persons right to live v/s the most fundamental human right; J Because there always exists the possi...
It is very much based on ethical and moral opinions. ... Adam Bedau has studied many executions and proved theories about wrongful executions are not conclusive enough to even think about removing the penalty. Koch has a very strong pro- opinion on the death penalty. ... Every argument leads back to an inept case made against the death penalty according to Koch. ... Quindlen is opposed to the death penalty in its simplest form, death for death. ...
There are many ethical concerns involving the practice of capital punishment. ... Is there a deterrence factor in the death penalty? ... Abolitionists are those who are adamant about abolishing the death penalty all together and retentionists are those who want to keep the death penalty open as an option in sentencing for capital cases. ... In the book The Death Penalty: For and Against, author Louis P. ... He tells a story about Civilville to demonstrate that the death penalty is a key element to a civilized society. ...
Aussie Icon Faces Death Penalty Being the owner of the property bordering the Hatta-Kulkyne National Park, I am fully aware of the unsustainable kangaroo populations that have been destroying the pristine of the Hatta-Kulkyne National Park and several other parks like it. ... Charles Darwin's "Theory of Natural Selection" explains that the surviving kangaroo population is better adapted to their environment then their ancestors. ... While culling kangaroos is more ethical that letting them starve, it is not a natural occurrence. ...
The Utility of Punishment Born from the ashes of the 18th century, the nature of human action was shifted with the arrival of a new ethical theory of utility. ... Bentham defined and shaped this theory of utility into the complex equation it is today. ... Bentham would communicate his theory through letters especially one of his early followers named James Mill who would raise a utilitarian son that would give the theory its most important shape. ... Mill holds that the whole of a society's happiness is the core concern for this ethical system. ... Mill feels this objection to be a t...
As of 1995 only twelve states did not have the death penalty. ... The quote "an eye for an eye" may seem like an out of date theory, but it is actually quite logical. ... The quote from The Death Penalty by Louis Pojman and Jeffrey Reiman, summarizes why retribution is an ethical form of punishment: "It is better for one man to dies than for an entire people to perish. ... While the death penalty is ethical, it is also economically effective. ... A quote from The Death Penalty: opposing viewpoints by Carol Wekesser, summarizes why the death penalty is necessary. ...
To most supporters of the death penalty, if even one life is saved, for countless executions of the guilty, it is a good reason for the death penalty. Most supporters consider the theory that society engages in murder when executing the guilty, is invalid. ... The main part of the death penalty is that it involves death, which is the end to everything for that individual. ... This is one of the reasons why some do not prefer the death penalty. ... By forcing families to seek the death penalty, their consciences will be burdened by the death of the killer. ...
