Topic: We should abolish capital punishment
The death penalty goes against our most basic human right - the right to life
the death penalty has never been proven as a detterent to crime.
The death penalty is a form of revenge which continues the cycle of violence.
The death penalty is a primitive form of punishment, reminiscent of repressive regimes like Iran, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia.
the death penalty is a racially biased punishment, and also ineffective in deterring crime
the death penalty is a setback to civility and human rights
The death penalty is an old-fashioned, outdated, inhumane practice and must be abolished
The death penalty is disproportionally used against the poor and minorities.
The death penalty is incompatible with human rights and human dignity
the death penalty is not an effective deterrent to crime
The death penalty is not considered by criminals before they commit a crime, so it is no more effective a deterrent than life in prison.
the death penalty is outdated and immoral - there is no justification for taking a person's life.
The death penalty is unpopular, meaning government should not do it if they want to act democratically.
the death penalty is very important as it can deter people from murder.   it saves a lot of taxpayer money.   it gives victims families a little more relief and justice.
The death penalty leaves everyone involved in the criminal justice system with residual guilt and trauma over sending someone to their death.
The death penalty perpetuates the cycle of violence.
The death penalty scars the family and friends of the person subject to it.
the death penalty typically brings the opposite of what survivors of crime most need
The government need not spend for criminals who are murderers and such
the government shouldnt have the power to say who lives and who dies.
The methods of execution have gradually become more humane over the years making the death penalty quick, painless, and humane.
the modern death penalty  is intended to be painless and effective and the process is much more humane than electrocution, firing squads, or hanging, which were common  in the past
the most obvious reason to oppose is the danger that an innocent person is killed due to the fact that mistakes are made. witnesses can be wrong in what they saw and lawyers can make a hash of defending a case.
The nature and  methods of execution used around the world only continue to perpetuate the cycle of violence
the old saying "an eye for an eye" exists for a reason.  if a person commits a horrible act, than swift punishment is not only a good thing but deserved.
the public shouldn’t have to pay for criminals to stay in jail without supporting themselves because they committed crimes.
the punishment should be equal to the crime. it also might deter others from murder if they know they will lose their own life.
The punishment should fit the crime - if you have killed someone, you should be killed too
The purpose of punishment should be to rehabilitate people so that they can re-enter society as productive citizens, and capital punishment does nothing to serve this purpose.
the right of life muts be preservered