Although all human beings have the right to life, there are some circumstances in which this right can be nullified, such as taking a person's life. The death penalty has been adopted by many states and is commonly used for heinous crimes, especially murder. It is also used for crimes against the state such as treason, crimes against humanity, espionage and violent crimes while other states use it as part of military justice. The debate on the death penalty has been going on for years and continues to be an extremely indecisive and complicated issue. It is discussed as a religious, ethical and legal issue historically as well as in the present day. Capital punishment is believed to be the only punishment that gives justice to the victims involved. Capital punishment, also known as the death penalty, is the act of executing or killing a person found guilty of a serious crime by the state. There are mixed reactions on capital punishment depending on the faith and state they come from. As a supporter of the death penalty, I am in favor of the death penalty, as I firmly believe that if all states approved it, many innocent lives could be saved and it could lead to justice being given to the victims as it is. the best way to serve justice to the convicted killers of innocent people. If this punishment were abolished, there would be no deterrence and murderers would continue to kill unabated. Human life is consecrated and sacred and for this reason I find the death penalty acceptable and anyone who kills also deserves to die. There is no justification why someone who denies another the right to life should be let off the hook. Not all murderers should be left alive and therefore should have a taste of their own cruelty. The… paper medium… of punishment causes the potential murderer to become aware of the repercussions of his actions. Finally, I stated that the death penalty helps preserve law and order. Capital punishment should be supported by all states because it will help reduce heinous crimes and curb potential murderers. This will help save many lives and maintain law and order. All states should ensure that their laws are not lenient towards criminals but stringent to best serve its humanitarian purpose. Works Cited Vaughn, Lewis. "Capital Punishment". Doing ethics: moral reasoning and contemporary issues. New York: W.W. Norton &, 2008. Print.Mandery, Evan. Capital punishment a balanced examination. New York: Jones & Bartley Publishers, 2005. Print.Schabas, William. The abolition of the death penalty in international law. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2002. Print