A Paper Against the Death Penalty

The death penalty is one of the most difficult problems to be solved in the United States. Whether the death penalty is right or wrong, it is still a contentious topic to be debated in our today's society. Death is definitely NOT a solution to solve human issues. Human Rights Commissioner, John Sakulanda said, "Zambia should move towards being a beacon for respect of fundamental rights of every human being." (Africa News Service, 2004). I agree …

…News Service (02-10-04). William Vance Trollinger Jr. " No More Death Row." The Christian Century (02-1-04). John Cloud. "Guarding Death's Door: The death penalty is under attack. Scores have been wrongly convicted of capital crimes, and most Americans believe at least one innocent has been executed. Who can fix the system? Meet Ronnie Earle, veteran Texas prosecutor, death-penalty supporter--and a D.A. who has learned from his own terrible mistakes." Time, Inc (07-14-03).