Reasons why South Africa needs to bring back death penalty.

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1. This form of punishment is necessary to deliver justice -- especially to victims of murder and extreme violence. The death penalty provides for retribution against perpetrators and makes sure that they pay for their actions.

Without the death penalty, it's otherwise difficult to make murderers pay sufficiently for their crime, as no punishment other than death really equates to that of the crime of killing.

2. When it comes to murder, torture and other heinous crimes, the best deterrent we have is the death penalty. Criminals should be aware that that if they commit a serious crime, then their punishment will be equally as serious.

No one wants to die -- this is why using the death penalty as a deterrent is an effective way of stopping crimes from happening in the first place.

3. The death penalty is necessary to protect society. Some criminals simply cannot be allowed to keep living because every moment they're alive is another minute that they're a threat to the community.

4. The death penalty is necessary because many victims' families will never be able to feel safe or live a normal life again if they know that the person who killed their family members is still alive, even if the criminal is placed in the most secure facility possible.

5. One controversial argument for the death penalty is that the cost of keeping someone imprisoned for the duration of their natural life is huge. It’s cost that society shouldn't have to pay. Such criminals shouldn't be taking away tax from things like education and health care.

In light of the massive amount of evidence before us, I see no alternative ... death penalty can be an effective deterrent against specific crimes.

Source: Soapboxie