Capital Punishment

Capital Punishment
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Introduction
Capital punishment is a form of punishment where criminals of the capital offense are sentenced to death by their governments (International Commission against Death Penalty, 2018). In most countries, capital offenses include murder, acts of terrorism, and treason. Capital punishment remains a contentious issue in the world with some countries opposing it and others promoting it. The opponents of the capital punishment argue that sentencing criminals to death do not translate to the reduced criminal activities. Nonetheless, the proponents insist that capital punishment serves justice to the society and as such, it is as self-defense for the society. This essay seeks to prove why capital punishment should be allowed in the community.
The opponents of the capital punishment state that allowing capital punishment in the society negates human rights since criminals too have rights (World Coalition against Death Penalty, 2012). Further, they insist that death sentence deny criminals a chance to learn and rectify their mistakes. Secondly, sentencing criminals to death do not serve as a punishment to the offender but to their relatives since dead people cannot learn their mistakes. Also, criminals can be of importance in the society if they are sentenced to life imprisonment rather than death sentence since they learn valuable skills and as such remain productive while in prison.
However, proponents of capital punishment insist that capital punishment serves justice to the society and promote morality (Lincoln, 2016).

Rational people are known to fear death and as such avoid circumstances that can deny them life. Therefore, capital punishment should not be abolished. Additionally, there are associated costs when a criminal is put in prison. Proponents argue that it does not make sense to allocate money to the offenders, which would otherwise have been used in developing their countries. Also, death penalty ensures that criminals cannot escape from the prison to cause further harm to the society. As such, the death penalty should be carried out but in the most humane way as it brings the greatest happiness and causes less pain to the society.
Conclusion
The issue of the death sentence is surrounded by varying opinions regarding its morality. Critics base their arguments on human rights and the value of life where they insist that sentencing criminals to death deny them these two fundamental rights. Additionally, the death penalty does not deter criminals from committing further crimes. However, the proponents of capital punishment argue that death penalty serves justice in the society and promotes morality. Also, death penalty ensures that no money is allocated to cater for criminals and as such economic growth is enhanced.
References
International Commission against Death Penalty (2018). “Why the Death Penalty should be abolished.” Retrieved on 10th January 2018 from http://www.icomdp.org/arguments-against-the-death-penalty/.
Lincoln, J. YOUNG (2016). “Death penalty proponent: the Death penalty is self-defense for society.” Retrieved on 10th January 2018 from http://journalstar.com/legislature/death-penalty-proponent-death-penalty-is-self-defense-for-society/article_7f0745ef-108e-58e8-9372-90f8fcc036dc.html
World Coalition against Death Penalty (2012). “Abolish Death penalty; it’s a better world without it.” Retrieved on 10th January 2018 from http://www.worldcoalition.org/worldday2012.html