nt policy regarding the death penalty could have upon the level of crime in this country, must make use of this powerful tool. Capital punishment serves as means of curtailing violent crimes, preventing murderers from acting again, and restoring justice and moral order nationwide. Not only will an increased use of the death penalty cause ex-convicts to think twice before committing violent crimes for a second time, but it will also deter future crime. Individuals will be well aware of the stiff sentence they face if apprehended. In so doing, the more extensive use of the death penalty would create a safer and more just society with a greater sense of moral security. In looking back to previous societies that relied upon the death penalty, such as ancient Athens and the Roman Empire, one realizes the effectiveness of this sentence and its usefulness as a tool for deterring crime. Although there is no punishment that can entirely eliminate violent crime, a more effective use of the death penalty would significantly help. It is not mere coincidence that nearly every major society in recorded history has used capital punishment in one form or another. The United States must allow history to repeat itself and through more severe use of the death penalty, prevent violent crimes within society....
