t all. The death penalty has been used since the beginning of law, and often for much lesser crimes. It is by no means unusual, and couldnt be nearly as cruel as the crime for which that person was convicted of.The American public has consistently favored the use of the death penalty.(ABC News) This is a recent poll by Time Magazines web site reflecting the public opinion on capital punishment. THE FUTURE OF THE DEATH PENALTYSHOULD THE DEATH PENALTY BE ABOLISHED?Poll start date: 2/01/2000Total votes cast: 62170 as of March 11, 2001The results are definitive. With that many votes cast in this poll, it is a clean-cut decision by the people that the death penalty should be here to stay. Also, the majority of Supreme Court justices continue to uphold the constitutionality of the death penalty and defend its practice. (ABC News) According to an ABC News poll, the court's stance is approved by a majority of Americans; more than three out of four support the death penalty for convicted murderers. It seems to me like the people have spoken in this government that is supposed to be by the people, for the people. Most state governors, a majority of those in Congress, former President Clinton and obviously, President Bush all support the death penalty. That much majority of Americans, along with the top leaders of our country cant be wrong. Capital punishment assures the proper balance of justice and order that nations are obliged to implement.(ABC News) One of the most disputed reasons for using the death penalty is that it can be a deterrent to prevent other murderers from going through with their plans. (Bartlett) In other words, capital punishment will hopefully scare people away from killing others because they dont want to get the axe themselves. There is evidence on this topic that can go both ways. A large percentage of the executions in America are done in the state of Texas. The county that includes Houston accounts for on...
