azza1625/createdebate-arguments huggingface dataset:
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

Pro-American thoughts - Enforce the death penalty and do not allow it to be disputed as easily.Anti-American thoughts - Ban the death penalty altogether so that convicts get more rights and America takes one step closer to hell.All in all I'm for the death penalty. The reason it is not such a strong deterrent is because it is so easily disputed. If it was used more liberally then it would be a LOT stronger as a deterrent. Giving people life sentences is worse than killing them. Economically, morally, ethically etc unless ofcourse there's a strong reason for it. Innocent people will be put to the death penalty.. and even though I don't want this.. it is for the greater good.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

"Anti-American thoughts - Ban the death penalty altogether so that convicts get more rights and America takes one step closer to hell."Wow, calling something "Anti-American" without any direct evidence is a pretty weak "argument"."Giving people life sentences is worse than killing them. Economically, morally, ethically etc unless ofcourse there's a strong reason for it."Life without parole costs the justice system WAAAY less than death penalty cases do. I agree that having to live with your horrible crime for life without the possibility of parole is horrendous, but I have little sympathy for those that are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Don't think that all liberals "love" criminals, because we really don't."Innocent people will be put to the death penalty.. and even though I don't want this.. it is for the greater good."Who's "greater good"???
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

Wow, calling something "Anti-American" without any direct evidence is a pretty weak "argument".Don't take that too seriously dude....I dunno how to post links to posts.. but I've made a post disputing sirius's post on this debate about how and why death penalty cases are so much more expensive. The reason why killing them is better is not just the economic benefits but also the deterrent it causes. The reason why it's not successful in America is because most of the cases are not given death row and those that are haven't been executed. There's no action behind the words i.e. when a parent tells the kids they'll get beats if they jump on the bed.. and after they jump on the bed they don't get beats.. they'll ignore the threats."Innocent people will be put to the death penalty.. and even though I don't want this.. it is for the greater good."Who's "greater good"???Firstly there has been no proof that an Innocent man has ever been placed on death row.Secondly there will be a place and time that somebody innocent will be executed, but you cannot stop the whole system due to one wrong execution. If it is a regular occurance then ofcourse... but in general an anomaly should not be a preventer.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

"I've made a post disputing sirius's post on this debate about how and why death penalty cases are so much more expensive. The reason why killing them is better is not just the economic benefits but also the deterrent it causes."Look, studies have consistently shown that death penalty cases cost the govt. FAR MORE than life without parole cases."Firstly there has been no proof that an Innocent man has ever been placed on death row."OF COURSE THERE IS...see far below...my goodness!"Secondly there will be a place and time that somebody innocent will be executed, but you cannot stop the whole system due to one wrong execution. If it is a regular occurance then ofcourse"...which is the whole point! People are regularly put on death row that have been proven innocent eventually.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

Look, studies have consistently shown that death penalty cases cost the govt. FAR MORE than life without parole cases.Have you read that post I made to sirius? These studies always take into account the costs of appeals and reappeals and with death row cases there are always tons of them which increases the costs dramatically.OF COURSE THERE IS...see far below...my goodness!Couldn't find anything about that......which is the whole point! People are regularly put on death row that have been proven innocent eventually.I doubt it's a regular occurance but it probably does happen more often than it should. But I still think America needs to use deathrow a lot more often. Atleast 1,000 a year :D:D
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

"These studies always take into account the costs of appeals and reappeals and with death row cases there are always tons of them which increases the costs dramatically."Duh! That's the point! Taking the death penalty completely off the table SAVES the govt. money in the long-run."Couldn't find anything about that."You need to unhide all the comments on this side of the argument. I hate how the site automatically hides them. Does anyone know how to change that feature??"I doubt it's a regular occurance but it probably does happen more often than it should."More than it should?? The studies are very clear that people are routinely convicted of crimes that they never committed, period.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

Duh! That's the point! Taking the death penalty completely off the table SAVES the govt. money in the long-run.What needs to be done is reform. There needs to be less appeals.You need to unhide all the comments on this side of the argument. I hate how the site automatically hides them. Does anyone know how to change that feature??I did, but got low patience so probably missed it.More than it should?? The studies are very clear that people are routinely convicted of crimes that they never committed, period.I would love to see the statistics. What you also miss is a lot of guilty people get let off deathrow.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

find a tall tree and a short rope. its time to go back to the old day's when it was safe to walk the sreets at night
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

We can NEVER return to the days of vigilante justice, which was MUCH more capable of hanging the wrong person than our current system is.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

The death sentence is a good thing. Well if the crime is bad enough they should be killed. not for like steeling or anything but murder and terrorism and stuff like that the person should be. also i dont think they should be held in prison for years after the trial because they are going to be killed so we might as well kill them soon so we dont have to pay for them with our taxes.. (our taxes pay for prisons)
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

"also i dont think they should be held in prison for years after the trial because they are going to be killed so we might as well kill them soon so we dont have to pay for them with our taxes.. (our taxes pay for prisons)"It's already been proven that non-death penalty cases end up costing much less than death penalty cases, and this includes the cost of incarceration.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

They shouln't. Most of the time it is murderers. They kill people. Ever heard of the phrase, "Treat others how you wish to be treated"?
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

First of all, I'll bet you that murderers probably don't live by that phrase. They're murderers, for heavens sakes. Similarly, that phrase as applied to capital punishment would read as, "Only execute others if you wish to be executed yourself."
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

They killed someone, why should they get to live in the luxury of prison, with all the food, tvs, computers, etc. that they want? Some prisons are horrible, but you guys should really read the 'News of the Weird' by Chuck Shepherd - he writes about all the weird things that happen, not just in prison.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

Look at it this way, would you rather have a criminal locked in a small cell with other,in some cases far more dangerous criminals, for life looking over their shoulder,where they dont get many of the basic freedoms we take for granted or access to their loved ones, or quickly put to death? Death penalty is too good for them!
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: No But_

I think that it is possible to exonerate people after they have been tried and been convicted as guilty. I think that even though it never happens, it can. Criminals should live all their life thinking about what they have done, and even if the state does not recognize it, they can repent in their heart.I don't think we should ban the death penalty, but should be used very sparingly.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

"I think that it is possible to exonerate people after they have been tried and been convicted as guilty. I think that even though it never happens, it can"...and it already has happened...many, many times.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

To be very frank and brutally, terribly awfully honest... we'd be better off without so many bad people, (yes, bad acts make bad people) and our population's getting kinda high...
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

"and our population's getting kinda high"...because of immigration into the USA, period.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

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Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

As a society we are losing the ability to know right from wrong. If someone kills a cop, or hacks some family with a machete then that person deserves to have his own life ended. Period.And when people give such a lame argument like "there is a slight chance some of these people may not be guilty", then for me it shows a complete lack of spine on their part. They would rather be noncommittal than do what is right.Using that type logic, why send them to jail then?
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

Even if someone deserves to die (I'm not going to get into that debate; it's a purely ethical argument that can't be won), the ten or so prison workers per execution that have their lives ruined or ended because of the execution don't. According to EJUSA, "Corrections officials, haunted by the experience of putting people to death, have committed suicide, turned to alcohol, or suffered mental and physical health problems." These are innocent people that take their own lives because of the broken justice system. No matter how you look at it, that's just plain wrong.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

And when a cop shoots a person that did not kill someone and it is justified how do you figure it is okay. because they have a badge?
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

if you can take a life without good reason i say an eye for an eye
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

I say kill 'em, they're a waste of the federal budget. llllllllllllllllll
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

You retard, IT COSTS MORE MONEY IN THE LONG RUN TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR THE DEATH PENALTY. Would you like to be killed for the accidental oopsies when people turn out to be innocent? Irresponsible as FUCK. I seriously want everyone on the "hang em" side to be convicted of something they didn't do, be saved in the last moment, and feel a hallejujah moment.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

I don't want my tax money keeping a serial killer alive, ENOUGH SAID !!!
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

i don't want my tax money used to kill someone who was wrongly convicted.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

You already do. In Washington State there are 2 serial killers serving life in prison cause they could tell you where more bodies were.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

not all are serial killers, and it costs more money to kill these people then keep them in prison for 50 years
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

i THINK we should keep the death penalty but for very strict reasons and crimes,if someone goes on a killing rampage and rapes people then yes death penalty for just one murder no probably not but even when you give them life so what i mean they can still appeal for bail,porrole or whatever.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

the prisons are overcrowded as it and why prolong someones life who took someone elses i mean they don't deserve to live out there life. why was the person they killed undeserving of there life???? the average cost of an inmats healthcare is $50,000 which is 5 times more than they spend on students!!!!!! why do me and you the tax payers have too pay for these basterds healthcare it makes no sense to me. of course you cannot base your desision completely on the expens's you must consider that if someone is going to be put to death they had to do something pretty bad. take scott peterson for example he cut his pregnant wife up and dumped her in a lake should he live????
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

Why should the public have to pay for a murderer to live for the rest of his life in a guarded, high-security cell. What is the point? Many people say it is more costly to give the death penalty due to the number of appeals. Why? Why should people who have been convicted be aable to appeal over and over untill he can no longer afford to appeal. It is insane. One appeal is enough for one man. If he looses at that the Hang 'em High!
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

The death penalty right now is to easy even I think. Come on couple of shots? No way! That is way to easy. If we still hung people I could guarantee that there wouldn't be as many people doing things to get the death penalty!!
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

Why should we be paying for there asses to live in prison?Better off dead.If we keep them alive people who ARE killers can just keep on doing it without getting worried about getting killed.Except living luxuriously in a nice US prison.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

Americans SHOULD NOT ban the death penalty! If and when the people who are accused get convicted i believe they should have to suffer the same way their victims did!!!! They should suffer the consequences that fit their crime!! If you kill someone or hurt a child i believe you should get the death penalty!!!
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

for those of you that say yes to band the penalty think of this, imagine any one of your closest family members or friends being murdered by someone you never knew and never met, that even the person who was killed. your first response is, that person should die, of course. also remember this "The punishment, must fit the crime" "You ended the life of this woman, therefore we the people shall end your life" be in a situation where you lost someone closest to you, then say that person should live.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

No. Some people totally deserve the death penalty and I would hate it if they were released.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

I think we should HANG 'EM because they are they not only deserve it but they would save the tax payers alot of money, money we desperately need to keep building our economy.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

There are many people on this earth who don't deserve to live.If we have the chance of killing them.... why not :D
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

I say kill 'em, they did something to have their privilege of life taken away from them.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

I say kill 'em, you don't want KFC or Wendy's to go out of business do you?
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

Would you keep a murderer in your house? That is the same thing when you keep a murderer in society. Most of me hates the death penalty because i will always have sympathy. I don't believe humans have the right to kill other humans. Because we are not God but i know God is understanding and kind. And in our shoes, we would agree to the death penalty because it meant saving more lives than just one. He allowed his Son to die on earth so he can save us all from harm. And he kicks Satan out of Heavan. These two examples is revelant to keeping the death penalty open.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

People today are not held accountable for their actions. If a person MURDERS another person. Why on Earth would they be able to live? Eye for an eye? People always want excuses and to point their fingers at someone else. People should be held accountable. If a person steals someone else's car shouldn't they get in trouble? If a person KILLS someone else. That victim has a family, that is a father, brother, sister, mother, cousin. That victim is someone's world, and the person who killed them gets to live to see another day? He gets to go to prison and eat 3 meals a day, shower, sleep under a roof. NO NO NO! They should be held accountable. HANG EM HIGH
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

back in the day they did it like we should do it now...eye for an eye tooth for tooth. that outta put a stop to it
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

The death penalty is given for a reason. It is the harshest punishment for the harshest crimes. It is justice.I sometimes feel people have forgotten exactly what justice is.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

Well the death penalty is completely moral in all aspects. If you kill some one your life should also be taken from you
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

I see the death penalty as a very good fear-inducer for criminals, so I say keep it.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

It saves money, it's much beter then paying to let a murdering rapist live.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

No, as when a person does an immoral act, they should be punished... If your parents don't teach you discipline... Who will?
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

No. For people who have committed crimes beyond a reasonable doubt like:1) hard drug dealers, 2) rapists,3) dangerous stalkers4) murderers (who kill without a reason)5) violent gangsters6) hate crimes/hazers7) corruption (stealing from the public, putting money ahead of safety)8) decisions based on biasKill them. History has shown that simple talk doesn't work. People will lie and defend their bad actions and blame it on the victims. Keeping these criminals alive will increase tax rates and costs to the general public, increase the money that goes to lawyers, increase the likelihood of them escaping, fan groups etc ...A sped up death penalty will fix all this. Furthermore, a quick death is more humanitarian than imprisoning bad men. Of course, the people in jail should have a choice.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

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Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

What the hell, why is this an argument. If they killed your family i dont think you would want them to be alive. Why does the public get to decide this. The public should not be paying to keep serial killers alive. The taxes we pay everyday go to our prisions to keep them fed. Honestly if they are put on death row it probably means they would have no problem re commiting this crime. I dont know why we shouod just trust the laws we have now, they are there for a reason.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

No we should not ban the death penalty in fact make it worse. Criminals get off easy these days. If a man rapes a woman what is their punishment? Community service if you jaywalk that is what happens to you. Can't you see this is unfair
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

Personally, I don't think we should. Sure, people can talk about how much it costs to execute someone but really, do we need all the bells and whistles? Just shoot them, I say. No problem there. That shouldn't cost too much, and in fact I believe Utah still permits execution by firing squad.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

Unfortunately, no matter how I'm going to put this. It's going to be the same answer that I've come up with more than a few times now, especially when I've been asked by my more conservative and liberal friends/coworkers.I've always stood firm on the notion that the death penalty was not something to like, nor do I actually like it. But I cannot go without acknowledging the fact that it is a necessary evil of the days that we live in.I've been across the world when I was till in the service, even at such a young age. I've seen multiple court cases here that would tribute weight to the notion, that there are just some people alive, who the rest of the world would be better off with them not being as such anymore.I don't like the idea of incarcerating them for the rest of their life and I do not like the idea of offering some form of parole, especially when it's known that they willingly did such a crime that landed them in that position. I will point out however that such enforcement of the law would need to be addressed, especially if the death penalty would be brought back in full effect, across the country. As well as the ability to correct investigate such instances and ensure that the correct party is prosecuted in the end.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Let 'em live

I've always stood firm on the notion that the death penalty was not something to like, nor do I actually like it. But I cannot go without acknowledging the fact that it is a necessary evil of the days that we live in.I'm pretty sure that was Hitler's argument for why we needed to kill the Jews.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

Seeing as the death penalty in the US is based on culpability to the breach of law. I find it strange how you're attempting to impose something that Hitler did our of his own personal vendetta, with what our country uses as a legal function, that is supported by not only our laws, but the laws of others.I think you should do something to get either your obsession with Hitler, or your hatred of Jews off the brain. Because neither of them lead to good things.
Debate: Should America ban the death penalty?
Side: Hang 'em high!

Capital punishment is what is keeping America alive. Without it, we would all be dead. Of course, no state really enforces it with the appeals and the parole and stuff that basically lets murderers scape by while people who didn't do anything get accused, tried, and convicted for nothing~! V