The death penalty in the United States is a constant subject of controversy. Throughout history, the death penalty has been considered a deterrent against crime and illegal activities such as homicide, rape and treason. But should the death penalty be imposed? Today, in modern societies, supporters of the death penalty have greatly diminished and critics consider it inhumane and barbaric, but this attitude is unrealistic, ignores human nature and harms society. In short, the death penalty should be abolished because there are no studies demonstrating that there is a measurable relationship between the existence or non-existence of the death penalty and the homicide rate in the United States. United, as well as the fact that many people who study the subject call the death penalty a cruel and unusual punishment. "Death penalty and crime deterrence". Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society written by Michael Kronenwetter, an author from the 1990s with his first publication until his death in early 2010. Michael Kronenwetter is biased because he wrote several books about capital punishment and why it is wrong to do so in America. . The purpose of this article was to inform people of crime rates with and without capital punishment by state. The article written by Michael Kronenwetter is a valuable source of information because it provides the perspectives of both people, whether they are for or against capital punishment in America. The author informed me of a statistic from 1919 that shows no statistical evidence that capital punishment has any effect on the homicide rate in America and that most abolitionists base their arguments on statistics. The only limitation I can think of is that middle of paper......to silence any potential prosecution witnesses. It appears that the death penalty probably deters some potential criminals, as its proponents believe, and probably incites others to commit crimes, as some psychiatrists insist. But does it save more lives than it costs, or does it endanger more lives than it saves? In conclusion, the arguments made by those who support or oppose the death penalty often reflect their deepest principles and beliefs. These beliefs and principles are deeply rooted in life experiences and the way people are raised and are unlikely to be swayed by intelligent arguments. It's interesting that in this country most people are against the death penalty, but some states still have it? The death penalty should be abolished because many people oppose it and many critics consider it cruel and unusual punishment..