Murder is the unlawful killing of another human being with a
malicious or criminal intent. There are heinous acts of violence
and murder committed everyday. What fate should be determined
for these criminals? Should they sit in our overcrowded prisons,
or have to face the death penalty? These questions provoke a
very heated debate with many varied opinions about a solid
solution. Capital punishment is practiced all over the world,
with varied methods of practice. In the United States the
preferred methods are lethal injection, electrocution, and the
gas chamber. Another pivotal question asked is does capital
punishment deter criminals from committing the crimes in the
first place? In 2007 there were 16,929 murders in the United
States (Disaster Center). That is the equivalent to 47 murders a
day! What should be the fate for these murdering monsters? Some
people would argue “an eye for an eye”, kill those who kill
others. While those who oppose the death penalty claim that
taking another life will not bring th