1.) Wrongful Execution of the Innocent."Since the DP was reinstated in 1976, 82 inmates have been freed from Death Row. That's 1 Death Row inmate found to be wrongfully convicted for every 7 executed." Also, deters from finding possible real perpetrator of crime.
2.) Executions Cost More Than Life in Prison.3.) Life in Prison Also Protects Society.4.) Killing is Morally/Ethically Wrong.5.) Imperfect Defense - "Many Death Row inmates were convicted while being defended by court-appointed lawyers who are often the worst-paid and most-inexperienced and least-skillful lawyers."
6.) Violates International Human Rights Laws.
7.) No Longer Practiced in Most Countries.8.) Denial of Basic Right - "According to Humans Right Association capital punishment overrules our most basic human right - the right to life. Human life has fundamental value. The blessedness of human life is denied by the death penalty. Live is precious."
9.) Unfair Judgment - "Generally, it is observed that Capital punishment is inflicted unduly on the poor and minorities. If you follow the data of these victims, you will find that the mentally ill, poor and people belonging to minorities form a large chunk of the total number. You can also notice a kind of racial discrimination this happens due to varied reasons."
10.) Lack of Deterrence 11.) Prolonged Uncertainty – "The validity to the deterrence argument is annulled by the delays, endless appeals, retrials, and technicalities that keep persons predestined to capital punishment waiting for execution for years. In fact, we are not competent enough to carry out execution. This uncertainty and incompetence offers another great injustice. It is itself cruel and a form of torture."
12.) Justifying Circumstances 13.) Family of the Victim is Permanently Traumatized and Victimized.14.) Celebration of Death15.) Effects on SocietySOURCES:
ACLU http://www.buzzle.com/articles/reasons-against-capital-punishment-death-penalty.htmlAnti-DeathPenalty.org http://www.buzzle.com/articles/reasons-against-capital-punishment-death-penalty.html