Some crimes are so harsh and vile that LWOP (life without parole) doesn’t seem appropriate. Crimes like rape or murder are the most vile, disgusting and evil of crimes and sometimes seems like the only justice is capital punishment. I guess the way I’m thinking is similar to the …show more content…
Capital punishment, in some degree, may help relieve these feelings of anger and frustration; for there is a difference between revenge and retribution. Revenge: to exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, especially in a resentful or vindictive spirit; Retribution: the act of punishing or taking vengeance for wrongdoing, sin, or injury. With these definitions you see that they are different, capital punishment which is served by the law as a punishment is retribution it’s not revenge which is similar to