The death penalty has been a hotly debated topic for as long as it has existed. It has survived many generations, all seemingly struggling with the moral complexity of justice. Some people support it because they believe it’s a fair punishment, while others — including myself – believe that it’s an excuse for revenge and question its effectiveness and morality. I strongly disagree with Van Dee Haag's position on the death penalty, which holds that it is an essential tool in the fight against horrible crimes. From my perspective, the primary objective of incarceration ought to go beyond simple punishment and instead function as a means of rehabilitation and reintegration into society. As a result, I oppose the death penalty and support an alternative…show more content… In my perspective, rehabilitation should be given priority over punitive measures when dealing with incarceration. I believe that those who commit crimes should be reintegrated into society instead of being condemned to a life of suffering or termination.
Haag supports the death penalty on the grounds of its claimed moral validity and its utility in dispensing justice. He glosses over arguments against wrongful executions, emphasizing what he sees as moral. Moreover, he downplays the significance of deterrence in the debate by stating that even if it were effective, abolitionists would still oppose it. However, I am strongly convinced that this punishment does not provide definitive solutions to criminal activities; hence, it undermines human dignity and perpetuates the violence cycle.
Additionally, although I acknowledge how complicated some cases may be when they involve individuals diagnosed as psychopaths, I maintain that rehabilitation must always take priority over incarceration. The sanctity and fairness principles underlying the concepts of justice are violated through capital punishment, even though there might arise a situation where an individual poses a serious threat to others. Instances like this, however, ought to be dealt with through strict isolation and psychiatric assistance to adhere to
