Opponents of the death penalty include the Presbyterian Church, which states on its web site that "The use of the death penalty tends to brutalize the society that condones it. " (n.d.) Likewise, the Lutheran Church is anti-capital punishment, but does recognize the government's authority to use it only if failing to use it causes obvious danger to society. The church questions whether or not it can be used in a fair manner, and says "It perpetuates cycles of violence. "(September 4, 1991). The United States' religious population is also made up with some more Eastern religions. Buddhism is completely against taking or causing the taking of life. The Islamic Qur'an states: " and take not life, which God has made sacred, except by way of justice and law (6:151). " Even the official policies of various religions do not always reflect the views of individual members. This sample of religious policies and teachings clearly shows that this country is split right down the middle in their views regarding the death penalty. There must be examination of other considerations in order to evaluate the ethical correctness of capital punishment.
Some proponents of the death penalty argue that people who are convicted of capital crimes should not live out their lives in prison at the expense of the taxpayers. Opponents say that executions are too costly. Others argue that it serves no purpose, especially as a deterrent.
According to Erlich (1975), the possibility of a death penalty does not serve as any more of a deterrent than does the possibility of life-imprisonment. In other words, if a person is considering murder, knowing that he or she would receive a capital punishment sentence rather than a sentence of life in prison makes no difference in that person's decision. Increasing the severity of punishment above a life sentence does not serve as any more of a deterrent (Erlich, 1975).
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. ...
