The Ethics of Execution
When we talk about capital punishment we are always having a discussion about much more than just whether or not any crime should be punishable with execution. We are having a discussion about religion, morality, the legal system, and who gets to decide who dies, how, and when. In my opinion the topic of capital punishment goes hand in hand with the topic of euthanasia, and when we do compare the two we find some curious contradictions regarding how our society handles both. Those who argue against capital punishment largely lean on the religious/moral side of the discussion. Taking a life is always wrong, and therefore no matter the crime, even if the crime was murder, there should never be a death sentence as punishment. This argument is simple, but effective. Most religions don't mince words regarding murder or execution, and they state very plainly that killing another person is unacceptable. There is very little wiggle room to argue against this point. Those who argue for cap...