http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2007/11/10/injection-of-reflection.html
Thomas, Evan. "Injection of Reflection." The Daily Beast. Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2011. Web. 21 Sept. 2011.
In "Injection of Reflection" Evan Thomas begins by discussing the decreasing trend of using a death penalty. Highlighting the various forms of execution that have been previously been used, Thomas goes on to offer an explanation for the growing dissociation with death penalties. Many people believe that the current method, death by injection, is not always completely effective and painless, categorizing it as cruel and unusual punishment. Thomas then described the new injection being considered in some states, although he concluded the article by questioning whether it would really be humane.
Thomas' intent was to inform the general public of the different forms of executions used in the death penalty and why they are not used or should not be used. The article was biased against using a death penalty.
I believe this to be a good article for me because I do not believe in using the death penalty. This would also be a good article for others because its beginning to become a more popular topic of conversation.
I am undecided on whether or not capital punishment should be used. I do believe that some people should not be allowed to go on living after what they have done. And as of late, people are clogging the jails, and frankly, that does cost a lot. But I don't think the injections should necessarily be used. My brother in law works at a prison, and he's seen the injections. And clearly he hasn't gone through the procedure, but from the situations he's been witness to, it seems *very* inhumane.
ReplyDeleteAs Spocky said, ;) I also don't agree with the death penalty. Well worded Laura. Perhaps, look into the other side of the argument. I agree that I don't like the idea of ending another human's life for his crimes, but I see why it may happen. Something about our executive government system needs to change. We have too many people in our jails, and no where to put new criminals. something needs to be done to get people out.
ReplyDeleteNot the death penalty though...