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Debate Score:63
Arguments:46
Total Votes:106
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Should the death penalty be banned??

This debate is whether the death penalty should be bannned or not. Comment and argue!!!!Laughing

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Side Score: 45
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Side Score: 18
2 points

the death penalty should be banned because waht happens when an innocent person is killed???

OOPS! to bad for the family and the killed person

Owell????

that isn't justice

Side: banned
3 points

I know there was this guy who's wife was in the carribeen and a 2 weeks after she was supposed to be back she wasn't so they tried him for murder and found him gulity and his 4 kids were sent to the orpanage along with the child they adopted who was his only son he never got to meet a month later who showed up but their mother who had spent all her money and had to work to pay and pay for her seizure medacine and had no phone her kids suffered and so did her husband and she felt guilty. Is that fair?

Side: banned
1 point

ok very good resoning, but There is always the possibility of error. It is too late after someone is dead to find this out.

Side: banned
imanijessup(4) Disputed
1 point

Society must protect its individuals, even if this means that one must die to protect others.

Side: Not banned
0 points

I agree! Besides, some people deserve to die! People are very mysterious.

Side: Not banned
imanijessup(4) Disputed
1 point

Murders tend to be spur of the moment crimes, they are not rational acts and therefore the offender does not think about the consequences.

Side: Not banned
Dr.Pimples27(16) Disputed
-1 points

Actually, it does serve justice if the crimes were horrible enough.

Side: Not banned
D.E.F.296 Disputed
0 points

excepted he didn't do anything so it doesn't sever justice!

Side: banned
imanijessup(4) Disputed
-1 points

it very much is if they let that person go, where will he go next? you, me, or every one

Side: Not banned
2 points

Outside China, at least 670 people were put to death in 24 countries during 2008, down slightly from 2007 - with Iran (346+), Saudi Arabia (102+), Pakistan (36+), Iraq (34+) and the USA (37) the main contributors.

Side: banned
1 point

the amount of crime can increase when you have the death penalty

Side: banned
imanijessup(4) Disputed
0 points

Society has always had the right to kill, as it does when it wages war.

Side: Not banned
lakeng(1) Disputed
0 points

but if you would still say that if it was yuo dad no i don't think you would

Side: banned
1 point

Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
1 point

what heppen when you mom or dad die because he or she did notiing roung put to death if killing people is roung how is the death penalty right that is right it is not At least 8,864 people (and probably considerably more) were sentenced to death during 2008, and at the end of the year as many as 30,000 were on death row around the world - with the largest death row populations being in Pakistan (approximately 7500) and the USA (over 3000).

Side: banned
1 point

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
1 point

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
1 point

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
1 point

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
1 point

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
1 point

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
1 point

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
1 point

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Side: banned
1 point

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
1 point

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
1 point

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
1 point

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
1 point

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
1 point

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
1 point

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life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment are several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of

image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

Side: banned
0 points

What about the fact that it is cruel and unusual punishment

Side: banned
imanijessup(4) Disputed
1 point

Justice demands that criminals receive a punishment in keeping with their offence. Therefore a person who takes a life should lose their life.

Side: Not banned
Dr.Pimples27(16) Disputed
-2 points
katiek=D(22) Disputed
1 point

This will be fair because once it is banneed no more cruel and unsusual punishment

Side: banned
0 points

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
0 points

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Why the Death Penalty should be banned

1. Financial costs to taxpayers of capital punishment is several times that of keeping someone in prison for life.

2. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual" clause in the Bill of Rights.

3. The endless appeals and required additional procedures clog our court system.

4. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance.

5. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill people to show killing is wrong.

6. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent.

7. Other countries (especially in Europe) would have a more favorable image of America.

8. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death.

9. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state, as well as going through the emotionally-draining appeals process.

10. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death.

11. Mentally ill patients may be put to death.

12. It creates sympathy for the monsterous perpetrators of the crimes.

13. It is useless in that it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

Side: banned
0 points

The death penalty should be banned because the people that face the penalty might actually want to die so it wouldnt really do much good to kill that person

Side: banned
-2 points
katiek=D(22) Disputed
1 point

However,

After time in jail it is reported that a lot of people go and help society and have better lives

Side: banned
Dr.Pimples27(16) Disputed
0 points

Do You Have a statistic to prove yourself to these arguments of adult conception?

Side: Not banned
D.E.F.296 Disputed
1 point

It does no, the people are already dead it doesn't bring the person back it just kills another person.

Side: banned
imanijessup(4) Disputed
1 point

exactly so no need to worry ther are some errors but mostly 82% of the people are convicted for what they have done

Side: Not banned