The Death Penalty in the USA

There is no straightforward answer to whether the death penalty is more effective than life in prison without parole. There need to be more studies to understand if the death penalty is better than life in prison. Life in prison is already torturous enough, so why does America still practice the death penalty in some states? Is there substantial proof that the death penalty has prevented a number of crimes? Does time in prison prevent people from committing crimes, or does it just prevent them from getting caught? Not only do professionals in the criminal justice system need to study this, so do victims. So do the normal, every day people who are living in this society. Lives are at stake, therefore, silence is not an option. Go out and vote. Post that controversial tweet. Protest in front of the courthouse. Be heard.