What Is The Death Penalty Effective In Deterring Crime?

Imagine an American firing squad all lined in a row preparing to execute a convict, do they offer him a cigarette and a blindfold? It may sound funny, but the firing squad is how the state of Utah carries out the death penalty. How can you tell when something is working, by the results? I started to examine the Death Penalty and how effective it is at preventing crime. Is the fear of dying a sufficient reason to dissuade criminals from committing crimes? I evaluated the statistics, psychological considerations, different viewpoints from religious implications, as well as the legal and moral stance on this issue. There was more information on the death penalty than I had considered. However, I was looking for a definitive clear-cut answer to my question, Is the Death Penalty effective in deterring crime. I mean after all, who would want to die?
I began by looking at the facts, statistics, and …show more content…
I ask myself if the Death Penalty was effective in deterring crime. I read about the crime rates, the psychological mindset of the unfortunate people that are in the wrong place at the wrong time, and on impulse make choices that put them in the situation of being tried as one of the premeditated killers. There are inconclusive reports of religious or moral convictions that add fuel to the controversial issue. Considering all the facts, I believe that the death penalty should be available for our legal system. This penalty would hold the criminals who commit the extreme crimes accountable for their actions. At the same time, we should reform the execution process and establish definitive policies that would set requirements for a speedy conclusion. Our legal system should recognize that the verdict was given and after thorough examination of the facts, the criminal was found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. It would be inhumane for the convicted person to have the sentence