Pros And Cons Of Abolishing The Death Penalty

The death penalty continues to be a controversial topic in our society that separates us into two major groups, for and against. It has been around since the beginning of America. Is it time for America to move on to something more reliable? The death penalty is an outdated method of discipline for those who won’t follow the law. In fact, in the last decade, seven out of the fifteen states have abolished the death penalty. Capital punishment is sharply declining. States are finally starting to realize the disadvantages. The death penalty should be banned from all 50 states because of the right that we as humans have: the right to live. In 1972, not only did the Court declare that Furman’s decision was unfair but he did not deserve death sentence and that the death penalty is violating the Eighth Amendment (which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment). The death penalty is unconstitutional. The death penalty was illegal nationwide. There were no executions during this time period. America made the right decision by deciding not to execute people. Four years later after Gregg v. Georgia case, the …show more content…
Why is that? Well due to the case being capital case prices could reach millions of dollars. More jury trials need to take place while dealing with capital punishment. You can’t sentence someone to death row without being sure that they committed the crime. Although mistakes do happen. So, if the death penalty is so expensive why do some states still practice it? This is a question that I still don’t have an answer to. There are no advantages to the death penalty. You can try to fight the argument that, “Well what if a criminal escape prison” if you were saying that in the 1900’s I could see your point. Nowadays’ security and cameras are better and more reliable. There is a little to no chance of a prisoner getting free. The government worked hard over the years to provide a safe and reliable prison