The Death Penalty Debate In The United States
From the murdered victim’s family perspective, we seek justice for our beloved one; we have to be the voice of our loved one since they cannot speak for themselves. I understand that capital punishment is a subject of controversial debate in the United States, and some people are against the death penalty, as they believe it to be cruel and unusual punishment. However, the Supreme Court has taken precautions and enacted a sentencing guideline to ensure that capital punishment is the right sentence; “States could establish a two-stage procedure consisting of a trial at which the question of culpability could be determined, during which evidence might be presented to make the death penalty decision better informed.” (Hendrix & Inciardi, 2013,
p. 272). Therefore, the perpetrator was not only found guilty of his crime but also his death sentence was deemed appropriate based on his crime. Consequently, I believe that the man should be subjected to the same suffering he sentenced our loved one; his fate should be sealed. Fischer (2015) said in his presentation, "Laws don't remove evil; laws can only restrain evil." (slide 20). The fact of the matter is that the only way justice can be restored is by his death.
p. 272). Therefore, the perpetrator was not only found guilty of his crime but also his death sentence was deemed appropriate based on his crime. Consequently, I believe that the man should be subjected to the same suffering he sentenced our loved one; his fate should be sealed. Fischer (2015) said in his presentation, "Laws don't remove evil; laws can only restrain evil." (slide 20). The fact of the matter is that the only way justice can be restored is by his death.