The issue of whether the death penalty serves as an acceptable form of punishment has been plaguing society for quite some time now. One side feels that the death penalty brings justice, retribution, and punishment. The other side feels execution is murder. Crime is an immense problem in society, and everyone is aware that something must be done about it. However, questions are raised to what type of crime initiates a death sentence and to …showed first 75 words of 809 total…

…showed last 75 words of 809 total…the possibility that someone might be wrongly executed is worth it to save the lives of thousands of innocent people who might be the next victims of murder. The death penalty has proven to have good benefits in determining the consequences that criminals deserve. It is needed to ensure the safety and moral values of society. We should not turn away from capital punishment, but hold our country liable for executing those who deserve it.