There are many different views on capital punishment. There is really no sitting on the fence between supporting it and opposing it. The reasons people give for their viewpoints are equally valid no matter which side of the fence they do stand on. Capital punishment will never stop being a hot-button issue of debate in society.
Regardless of the view taken on the death penalty, a few things need to be considered. It is literally a matter of life or death to convict somebody of a crime when the punishment is capitalized. One must also consider being personally called to the jury. …
