Capital Punishment: My Views

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Capital Punishment has been the topic for many heated debates throughout the last century. There are hundreds of different opinions and who has the knowledge to determine which are right or which are wrong? The reason for capital punishment is of course to punish the criminal but to also make an example of him to encourage the general population not to commit his mistakes. The idea of capital punishment goes back to biblical times. In …

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…accurately capital punishment should be stopped. I think rehabilitation should replace the death penalty. This is the most humane form of punishment. Why throw away human lives needlessly. Psychologists can ensure that that they will not commit any more crimes. After the criminal is cured of his "disease" a suitable punishment could be given. Criminals should be helped to change their life habits, and after they do, society can hold them responsible for their actions.