Capital Punishment

Should capital punishment be re-introduced in Australia?
Capital punishment places a value on human life; it says, in essence, "If you take a life, yours will be forfeited." In this case one would ask, is this fair? This essay will attempt to show that this is not only fair but also that the death penalty is the best way to punish criminals for their brutal and savage crimes. Capital punishment should be brought back into Australia. Capital punishment is the execution of criminals by the state, for committing heinous crimes such as rape and murder. …