The Pros And Cons Of The Death Penalty

“While some may argue that the Death Penalty is cheaper to invoke than to incarcerate an offender in prison for life, studies do not bear that out.” (Allen, Latessa, Ponder, 2013) However on the same note there has never been an adult sentenced to life without parole in the United States that has ever gotten released out on parole. Prisoners that are actually serving life without parole actually remain in prison for the rest of their lives and actually end up dying in prison. There are several pros and cons when it comes to the death penalty, and in reality no one can really agree on if we should continue to support the death penalty hear in the United States or should we away with it completely.
Although some people feel that no one real side can really argue their point and justify their reasons completely, however in the same matter the argument can …show more content…
Some of the pros that was listed on death penalty procon.org were as “gives closure to the victim’s families who have suffered, it creates another form of crime deterrent, it contributes to the problem of overpopulation in the prison system, and it gives the prosecutors another bargaining chip in the plea bargain process, which is essential in cutting costs in the overcrowded prisons.”(deathpenalty.procon.org) some of the cons that were listed are “The relevant legal standard is the standard set forth in the Eighth