Capital Punishment...an eye for an eye

I am a firm believer that the punishment should fit the crime, however in this day and age it seems that convicted felons and those serving time for capital crimes are receiving more rights that half of us living in the free world. As an inmate serving life in prison these days means three square meals a day, and access to the Internet, a job that pays, and watching their favorite television shows.

So I ask the question... Why is capital punishment wrong? Because it violates our constitutional rights? If you have taken another persons life, why should you be able to continue living out yours.... especially with all the amenities, with the exception of walking the streets? If you have taken the life of another person and are found guilty by a jury of your peers, then you should be condemned. As far as I am concerned there is no rehabilitation for these convicted of capital offenses. Why should we continue to provide for these people for the rest of their natural life?

Currently there are 34 states that employ the death penalty. One of the largest issues aside from Constitution rights is the cost of putting someone to death. With the lengthy appeal processes and what it costs to try a death penalty case many critics believe it is less expensive to house the convict for the duration. The average cost to convict in a death penalty case ranges from one to three million dollars currently, and the life sentence carries a significantly lower price tag.

The facts are the facts and everyone is entitled to their own opinion on the matter.... however if your loved ones life was taken.... how would you think justice would be appropriately served? click here to view fact sheets on the death penalty