The conversation between human and AI assistant.
Why do you feel that the death penalty is "cruel or unusual punishment"?
What about the argument that the death penalty serves as a deterrent for future crimes?
There isn't much evidence to support the idea that the death penalty actually deters crime. In fact, many studies have shown that the threat of the death penalty does not have a significant impact on crime rates. Moreover, the cost and effort put into implementing the death penalty could be better spent on programs aimed at prevention and rehabilitation.