Is the Death Penalty right or wrong?

The death penalty is a major issue that brings up a lot of controversy in our society. The most important question concerning the death penalty is whether it should be abolished or not. Many people think that the death penalty is the ultimate denial of human rights and that it also violates the right to life. Some say it is cruel, inhumane, and a degrading type of punishment. Other people are for it and believe …

…gives for killing prisoners in its custody, and no matter what execution methods are used, people are aware of their rights and know what the consequences are for committing a crime. The death penalty is a type of the punishments for some capital crimes; therefore, we know it's out there, so why should we not suffer the punishment. I feel the death penalty should not be eliminated but should only be used to an extent.