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Debate Score:19
Arguments:12
Total Votes:23
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The arguments for and against the use of the death penalty in a morden society.

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Side Score: 7
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Against

Side Score: 12
2 points

it's hard to say because not all crimes deserve the death penalty. But to me I feel like child rapist, serial killers and all those types of crimes should be punished with the death penalty

Side: For
1 point

I think depending on the crime some are worth the death penalty

Side: For
michiganboy(35) Disputed
2 points

i agree that some people deserve to die for the crimes they have committed. however, with that being said, there is always the chance that the person convicted is really completely innocent. SOOO... if there is ever a way that we can be 100% positive that the person convicted is the person that actually did the crime, than i will then agree with having the death penalty.

Side: Against
Sunset(2024) Disputed
1 point

Well there is always that chance that they will be innocent for a smaller crime or even rape. I was talking about murder and obviously a proven murder. So for those cases I do agree with the death penalty. I have a murdered family member so I know what it feels like to be on the other side hoping for a conviction and not getting one because of people who feel bad for the murderer or getting one but he only gets to serve 10 years

Side: For
1 point

The death penalty was never intended to be a deterrent. It was intended to bring closure to the family of the victims and a sense of justice,and yes, revenge.

I don't see one thing wrong with it. If you have 5000 criminals and I am the one falsely accused/convicted man; I would still accept the punishment as I feel it is for the benefit of the greater good of mankind.

And if I'm innocent, I know it will be nice and cool where I'm going.

Side: For
3 points

Though it myt be an act to make the criminal pay for the crime, killing someone can never be justified.

Side: Against
3 points

An eye for an eye is never the answer. Murder is against the law whether it is a monster doing it or the government doing it to the monster.

The convicted murderer should be imprisoned for life (life being life) they should have all privileges taken away like contact with relatives/other people apart from the guards and be kept in solitary confinement.

Side: Against
1 point

There is a percentage that people who suffer the death penalty where innocent. It costs more tax payer's money to use the capitol punishment than it does to support someone in prison for life. Why kill someone to show that killing is wrong. Confucious once said "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind".

Side: Against
Locke6(9) Disputed
1 point

I didn't realize you used that quote when I put it in my piece. Sorry xD

But, I believe Ghandi said that did he not?

Side: For
1 point

You should also consider that people in poverty are more likely to be found guilty since they can't afford a good lawyer.

Side: Against
1 point

"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind"

The Justice System is flawed, someone innocent could be wrongly put to death. Who are we to decide who lives and who dies.

Side: Against

The Death Penalty is cruel and unusual punishment and should be abolished.

Side: Against