Death and justice: A response

Death and Justice by Edward Koch A response In reading Mr. Koch’s article Death and Justice, I was quite impressed with his opinions and ability to articulate them. I must say that I too am a supporter of the death penalty and would be hard pressed to argue my point more convincingly than Mr. Koch. Mr. Koch mentions several points, but the three that are the most poignant are his arguments concerning the barbaric, …

…will be made up to them in another life. Ultimately, the death penalty is a question of morality. If it were just a matter of statistics, then it would be clear that it is a better deterrent the life imprisonment. Unfortunately, it is argued by people who cannot agree whether the felon in question deserves to die. I wholeheartedly believe in the death penalty and feel it is not used as often as it should.