Is capital punishment required and/or morally justifiable?

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Yes

For the crimes that justify such a punishment.

No

Life-imprisonment is a better punishment.
Deterrence
Fear of capital punishment is a strong deterrent of crimes.
Mistakes cannot be Undone
Unlike life-imprisonment, any mistake with capital punishment cannot be undone, not even partially.
Cost of Life Imprisonment
It costs a lot of money to keep someone locked up for life -- the money can be better used to help the needy.
Improves Community
Criminals who deserve capital punishment do not go back to community and commit crimes again.
Violation of Human Rights
Right to live is a fundamental human right.
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