True 1What is capital punishment? For those who don't know or have never heard of this word, capital punishment is a decision made by the court to execute someone because of their actions. The death penalty has been around for a very long time and is still practiced today throughout the world and in the United States. The first and best known account of capital punishment can be remembered from the time of Jesus Christ. The Romans and the inhabitants of Jerusalem believed that Jesus had committed a serious crime and should be punished. By consensus they agreed to crucify him without mercy. England once tortured convicted criminals until they were declared dead. During the Middle Ages in Europe they killed prisoners for minor crimes such as theft. Even in the past, the Massachusetts colony considered it a capital crime if someone cursed at their parents and further action was taken against you. These are just a few examples of capital punishment methods throughout history. Today, capital punishment occurs many times a year, but going back to the English view on capital punishment, what would happen if the United States killed every single person convicted of a crime regardless? crime committed? Would our country be safer? Would people understand the idea? Amidst this controversial topic it is clear that the death penalty is expensive and does not necessarily reduce crime in our country. To whom does capital punishment apply? In general, the death penalty is mainly applied to the most serious cases, such as those involving rape and murder. If one were to commit one of these crimes, depending on the degree of seriousness, there is the possibility that ... middle of paper ... child abuse prevention programs, mental health services and services for victims of crime and their families". (William Brian) The possibilities are endless with the money we save by abolishing capital punishment. Capital punishment does not necessarily make crime worse. As previously mentioned, “Texas has the highest number of executions by far, but its murder rate is double that of Wisconsin.” (Jimmy Carter) As for Wisconsin, they do not have the death penalty. Texas enforces the law. The result is that Texas' murder rate is double that of Wisconsin. So it does not necessarily make crime worse.True 5If you consider all the facts it is clear that the death penalty is wrong. The death penalty is expensive and does not necessarily reduce crime. Everyone has the right to choose their own destiny, so why should anyone else decide theirs??