Capital Punishment

In conclusion, the case for and the case against the death penalty appeal in different ways, to the value we place on life and the value we place on bringing about the greatest balance of good over evil. I believe that one cannot make a total decision unless you are in the shoes of the victims' survivors. If this type of situation would ever happen to me, as cold and severe as it may seem to be, I would without hesitation opt for the death penalty, because I believe in an eye for an eye. Although vengeance would be a strong issue, I still have a respect for human life and suffering and it seems only logical in the long run after careful rationalization that the points of opposition against the death penalty would benefit society and the economy. Therefore, I must decide against the death penalty and turn the other cheek and hope that the criminal will receive his fair share of suffering through guilt and isolation in the end.…