Capital Punishment

The world is going astray from the general values of humanity. The taking of someone’s life seems tolerable, as long as it is supported by a “valid” reason. Capital punishment is made to be humane. It seems logical to many to punish one who took someone’s life by taking their life. Our society considers this justice, because we mere humans somehow have moral authority over other humans. I am not implying that the punishment should not fit the crime; just inquiring that where do we draw the line between us and other animals. Many will say that the life that was taken needs to be avenged by taking another life, and sending a message to the rest of the world of the consequences. However, if we do that what message are we really sending; that “life is precious respect it” no, we’re saying that “life is nothing more than a scribble on a paper that can be erased anytime.”
Instead of showing respect and love of life to our next generation, we are showing them hatred. We are destroying their minds and making them arrogant. We are saying to them that “morality is in the eye of the beholder.” We need to set better standards for our future generations. If we keep our course, our crime rate will not get any lower, it will keep rising. I for one believe that every individual is innately good, however it is getting harder and harder to believe that lately.