Capital punishment

Capital punishment is the death penalty. It is used today and was used in ancient times to punish a variety of offenses. Even the bible advocates death for murder and other crimes like kidnapping and witchcraft. It is difficult to consider the rights of people who have committed terrible crimes but I have to say my first reaction has always been to say, “Lock them up and throw away the key.” After studying the writings of many philosophers and lawyers who are familiar with the judicial system I am sticking to that position. I cannot justify killing another human being when the punishment of life imprisonment with no chance of parole is available