ThE ROLE OF DEATH PENALTYBY: M HITIWA 212018280INTRODUCTION: USA
statisticsDeath Penalty StatisticsDataAverage cost of a death
penalty case$2.4 millionTotal number of people currently on death
row3261Number of people released from death row with evidence of
their innocence130Total number of executions since 19761226PROS FOR
DEATH PSNALTY:
An effective deterrent - no one wants to die Peace of mind can
be brought to the victims familyBad people are put away for
good!CONS OF DEATH PENALTY:
The high cost of the death penaltyLack of sufficient deterrence
evidence Alternatives to the death penaltyDeath penalty can prolong
suffering for victims' familiesRisk of executing innocent people is
very high
CONCLUSON:
Its evident that death penalty should be abolished COMMENTS
TIME!!!!
Feel free to comment, add or question on the TOPIC.
