Death Penalty: An Effective Solution for Serious Crimes:
➢ Thesis
➢ Argument 1 : the death penalty provides a strong deterrent effect.
➢ Argument 2 : the death penalty provides justice for victims and
their families.
➢ Argument 3 : the death penalty serves as a general deterrent.
➢ Conclusion
➢ Recommendation
Death Penalty: An Effective Solution for Serious Crimes
The death penalty has been a controversial topic in various
countries, including Indonesia. However, there are several strong reasons
why the death penalty can be considered an effective solution to serious
crimes.
First, the death penalty provides a strong deterrent effect. Study by
Isaac Ehrlich (1975), found that each execution potentially prevented eight
murders. Offenders of serious crimes such as premeditated murder,
terrorism, and drug crimes will think twice before committing criminal
acts if they know that the death penalty awaits them. This deterrent effect
is very important to prevent similar crimes in the future.
Second, a study by sociologist Michael Radlet (2003) found that
some families believe the death penalty brings a sense of justice and relief,
helping them cope with their loss. the death penalty provides justice for
victims and their families. In cases of very serious crimes, the death
penalty can provide a sense of justice for those affected. Families of
victims often feel that the death penalty is the only way to ensure that
offenders truly pay for the crimes they have committed.
Furthermore, the death penalty serves as a general deterrent. study
by Hashem Dezhbakhsh and Paul Rubin (2003) claimed that each
execution prevents an average of 18 murders, suggesting a strong deterrent
effect. The threat of the death penalty can reduce crime rates by scaring off
potential offenders. Society will feel safer if it knows that serious criminals
will not have the opportunity to repeat their crimes.
The death penalty can be considered an effective solution to serious
crimes. Although controversial, the benefits it offers in terms of deterrent
effect, justice for victims crime prevention, and protection of society
cannot be ignored.
Governments should continue to apply the death sentence in extreme
cases, but only after thorough legal processes that guarantee the prevention
of wrongful convictions. Additionally, the justice system should focus on
transparency, fairness, and human rights to ensure that capital punishment
is reserved for the most serious and undeniable crimes.