The Death Penalty: A Broken Policy

The death penalty fails to enhance public safety, carries an unacceptable risk of executing innocent people, and does not deter crime. The cost of the death penalty is exorbitant, with extensive resources wasted on a flawed system. It is also administered arbitrarily, with factors like race and location playing a significant role in who receives the death penalty. Alternatives like life without parole can effectively protect society and provide punishment while allowing for the possibility of rehabilitation. It is time to abolish the death penalty and focus on more effective and just alternatives.