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What is an argument for and against the death penalty?
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Argument for: Capital punishment is a deterrent to crime. It can be used as a way to prevent future crimes by serving as a warning to potential criminals that they will face severe consequences if convicted of their crimes.2 Argument against: The death penalty has been found to have no effect on deterring crime, and it is also expensive and inefficient. In addition, there are many people who have been wrongly convicted of capital crimes, which shows that the system is not working properly.