The death penalty has been used to maintain the balance of justice throughout history, punishing violent criminals in the severest way to ensure they won’t kill again.

On the other hand, with inconclusive evidence as to its deterrence of crime, the higher costs involved in pursuing capital cases, and the lack of relief and closure it brings to victims’ families, the death penalty is not justified.

Where do you stand on this controversial issue?

MissOffpoint:
The death penalty has been used to maintain the balance of justice throughout history, punishing violent criminals in the severest way to ensure they won’t kill again.

On the other hand, with inconclusive evidence as to its deterrence of crime, the higher costs involved in pursuing capital cases, and the lack of relief and closure it brings to victims’ families, the death penalty is not justified.

Where do you stand on this controversial issue?

Well, Everything Has It's Advantage As Well As It's Disadvantage.

It is controversial indeed. Some innocent persons have been killed through this process. Yet, there are some people who too dangerous to keep alive or even leave in confinement of prisons.

Death penalty also deters certain crimes.

MissOffpoint:
The death penalty has been used to maintain the balance of justice throughout history, punishing violent criminals in the severest way to ensure they won’t kill again.

On the other hand, with inconclusive evidence as to its deterrence of crime, the higher costs involved in pursuing capital cases, and the lack of relief and closure it brings to victims’ families, the death penalty is not justified.

Where do you stand on this controversial issue?

Depends. Certain crimes, different penalty. Why the hell would a serial killer get life in prisonment?
They enjoy the privilage of living while their victims decay in their graves.