Have you ever thought whether the person next to you is a murderer or a rapist? If it is, what would you want from the government if it killed someone you know? He should receive the death penalty! Murderers and rapists should be punished for the crimes they have committed and should pay the price for their wrongdoings. Having the death penalty in our society is humane; it helps solve the problem of overcrowding and gives relief to the families of the victims, who have had to suffer an event such as murder. Without the death penalty, criminals would be more likely to commit further violent crimes. Fear of death discourages people from committing crimes. If capital punishment were applied more, it would prove to be the crime prevention it is partly intended to be. Most criminals would think twice before committing murder if they knew their lives were at stake. Using the death penalty as required by law could actually reduce the number of violent murders by eliminating some of the repeat offenders. The death penalty has always been and continues to be a very controversial issue. People on both sides of the issue argue endlessly to gain further support for their movements. While opponents of capital punishment are quick to point out that the United States remains one of the few Western countries that continue to support the death penalty. The deterrent effect of any punishment depends on how quickly it is applied. First, people should know the history of the death penalty. The death penalty has a long history dating back to the 16th century BC "In 16th century BC Egypt, a death sentence was ordered for members of the nobility, accused of magic. They were ordered to take their own lives. The non-no ...... middle of paper ..... .those crimes Now, why would anyone agree with the abolition of the death penalty? The death penalty helps solve many problems, such as overcrowding. Without the death penalty, criminals would be more likely to commit further violent crimes. The fear of death discourages people from committing crimes. If capital punishment were applied more, it would prove to be the crime prevention that it should be Most criminals would think twice before committing murder if they knew their lives were at stake. The use of the death penalty as required by law could effectively reduce the number of violent murders by eliminating some repeat offenders has always been and continues to be a very controversial issue. In the future, many problems could be solved by the death penalty and not eliminated.