Keep The Death Penalty The debate on the death penalty is a unique and controversial one, however after reviewing the relevant arguments associated with the debate the conclusion is quite clear. The death penalty should be retained. People throughout history have used the death penalty as a means of punishment, and the United States should continue to do so. However the United States should do so in a qualified way. The death penalty should be …showed first 75 words of 1490 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1490 total…have shown the death penalty should be retained, as long as it isn’t administered in a cruel and unusual manner, and the method used isn’t cruel and unusual either. Society needs the death penalty in order to have a punishment that is equal to the crime committed. History and religion have provided a basis for its use, and as long as it is used properly should remain in our legal system. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**