Televised Executions Essay -- Ethical Issues, Death Penalty

In recent years, more and more commonwealth have become aware(p) of crime and murder. It is fewthing that has affected them, their families and neighborhoods. Just about everyone in the world knows someone who has become a victim of murder, rape, and or robbery. In most cases the suspects are flint and have no remorse in regards to the crime they committed. Some individuals are repeat offenders who have received a slap on the wrist from the referee organisation or only faced small jail time. A recent report by the Senate judiciary Committee, called America the most violent and unsafe nation on earth, and it was noted that violent crime in America had increased by 516% since 1960 (Economist, 1992). Many individuals have tried to come up with solutions and scare tactics attempting to deter those who commit crime. It appears that solutions are failing. One author has his own theory of deterrence. George Bryjak the author of Why we should all watch Executions believe s that if the justice system televised executions to the mankind, this would deter individuals from committing crimes. Bryjak stresses his point saying deterrence relies on theory that people will refrain from participating in homicide or crime if they perceive the terror of swift and certain punishment, the death penalty could be made a more effective deterrent if executions were televised and reached a larger audience on a regular basis (Bryjak, 2001). Bryjak appeals to readers in a serious tone and makes very valid points for his reasoning. Bryjaks thus fails to provide sufficient evidence on some of his reasoning to convince readers on his position. In the article, Bryjak reaches the heart of his readers by reminding them of the man wh... ...e author doesnt convince readers by simply saying executions should be public spectacles that this would deter crime. The author even presents credible evidence from those who oppose Bryjak even agrees they make his position look ba d. The author doesnt refute that people are going to commit crimes regardless if they watch someone get executed or not. Research shows individuals are threatened everyday with the consequences they can face for disobeying the law, yet there still appears to be an increase in crime and violence. Many that commit crimes are aware of the possibility of receiving the death penalty if sentenced, even so many individuals still continue to commit acts of murder. The article is entitled Why we all should watch executions and I dont think Bryjak persuaded readers on why they should watch but more so on why there should be executions.