Capital Punishment The death penalty has been part of justice for many centuries. In the Middle Ages hanging was a form of punishment if people betrayed the government. Governments prosecuted those who practiced witchcraft and killed them. Should the government have the power to kill? Many people argue that this sort of punishment will decrease crime, especially if murderers commit several homicides or other brutal offenses. What if they execute an innocent person? Capital punishment …showed first 75 words of 582 total…

…showed last 75 words of 582 total…have been arguing for many years if the government from any country should have the power to kill any convicted criminals. By the same token, some politicians argue why should the government support these criminals serving one or more than a life sentences. Most of these criminals are in highly secure prisons, which are costly, and the government has to pay for all the expenses of the convicted criminal while they are serving their sentences.