The Cons: The life of a human being is ended. There are lots of other negatives about it depending on the country you are in. In some countries, the cost of appeals can tie up the legal system and...
For the death penalty.
The use of the death penalty can provide a sense of revenge against the convicted perpretrator, and arguably may provide closure for the relatives of the victim.
Execution...
The Pros are that it is cheaper than feeding & heating and imprisoning someone for the rest of their life. And it provides for revenge & retribution. The cons are that someone has to make the...
The death penalty gives closure to the victim's families who have suffered so much. Some family members of crime victims may take years or decades to recover from the shock and loss of a loved one....
At least in Canada during the late 50s into the 60s most people were against the death penalty, but that has changed a great deal now. Most Canadians are for the death penalty if it is warranted to...