Why do some people support death penalty? - Part 1

Death penalty is internationally a controversial topic. Many countries have abolished the system while it still remains in some countries including Japan.

Then, what are the supporters' opinions? Why do they support it if a lot of people consider it inhumane?

There are mainly 3 opinions which the majority of the supporters have:

1. Execution is the only way criminals can compensate their victim(s).

2. It has deterrent effect on crime.

3. It is cheaper than life sentence.

Today, I will go deeper into these opinions and explain if they are really true and rational. 

1. "Executing is the only way criminals can compensate their victim(s)."

By saying this, when a person kills someone, they should deserve the equal amount of punishment. One should not exist when they took someone's life. Therefore, as an compensation and as the criminal's own responsibility, they should be executed. Furthermore, the execution relieves the victim's family as well. Being aware that the someone who took their loved one was execued would give them sense of closure which can empower to move on.

2. "It has deterrent effect on crime."

A lot of the supporters believe that if people are aware that such an extreme punishment exists, they feel afraid to commit serial crimes. It has a power of restraining public order from deteriorating.

3. "It is cheaper than life sentence."

Although a lot of people believe that life sentences are better because being in the prison unitl the end of life is much more harsh, the supporters claim that it costs more money than executing. Some of the texes the citizens pay go to these prisons and criminals, which make them feel nonsense. Why spend money on those who do not deserve to live?

Next time, I am going explain these opinions by applying the actual facts to show if they are actually true.