Capital Punishment – Injustice of Society There has been many controversies in the history of the United Stats, ranging from abortion to gun control, but capital punishment has been one of the most hotly contested issues in recent decades. Today’s system of capital punishment is frought with inequalities. The commonly offered arguments for the death penalty are filled with holes. “It was a deterrent. It removed killers. It was the ultimate punishment. It is biblical. …showed first 75 words of 1870 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1870 total…accord, the death penalty is becoming an unrealistic form of punishment. Also, with ever present possibility of mistaken execution, then will remain the question of innocence of those put to death. Finally, man is not a divine being. He does not have the right to inflict mortal punishment in the name of society’s welfare when there are suitable substitutes that require fewer resources. I ask society, “…Why don’t we stop the killing?” (Grisham 404)