Cite Map Introduction 1. In all actuality, the death penalty does not help break the cycle of violence, it kills innocent people, and is an expensive process. The death Penalty does nothing to break the cycle of violence. Capital Punishment only effect those who have already committed the crime. The death penalty reinforces a vengeful behavior.
Crime rates are higher than before.
Innocent people will be killed. The American Judicial system is not perfect. Criminals now days can by their freedom. Innocent people have been put to death. The death penalty is cost too much.