Capital Punishment

     Capital punishment is a controversial subject and will continue to be tricky for more generations to come. It seems like it should be simple; death or life in prison. However, it is far from simple because it involves taking the life of a civilian. I understand that it can be expensive to kill someone, but it is also expensive to keep one in jail for the rest of their life. In our VOW readings, we learned of 2 cases so far: two individuals being wrongly accused of murder. It would be terrible for one to attain the death sentence and then realize after that they were innocent. I've tried to place myself in the shoes of the family members who's relative is sentenced to death. Would they agree on killing that individual? Or would they fight to save the life of their relative? It's hard to imagine, but this thought process has helped me come up with a conclusion. 

     I don't think anyone deserves to die; however, enough is enough. If one murders an individual, I believe they should get sentenced to life in prison. Their consequence fits their action, unless of course they were wrongfully accused. I think the only people who should be sentenced to death are serial killers. They are psychopaths who are way too dangerous to be let loose among society. Serial killers are individuals who kill more than one person. But, if we are able to catch them after their first murder, there would be no need for the death sentence. In that case, we would only use the death sentence for those who haven't been caught after their first murder. 

     I realize this isn't a yes or no answer. I've never really given this subject any thought, so I should probably think about it more. As for now, this is what currently feeling.