Punishment

I believe that effective law and order comes with effective punishment as it is the back bone in justice. Punishment is already synonimous with any form of our law and order , all around the world. It can come in the form of capital punishment, prison, caning and to some extent torture. So what does punishment serve as in this world? Skhould it be there or not?


Firstly of course as a wonderful deterrent. Punishment aims to keep people from turning to criminals through fear of it. The death penalty plays on people's innate fear of death to work effectively. Punishment can be considered some form of retribution. An eye for an eye as they call it. Crimes they have commited are done unto them in the form of punishment to return what they hav done. This serves to appease victims of crimes and allow them to let go of what has been done to them. Lastly, it serves as a security measure to keep wrong doers off the streets and away from the innocent, whether through prison or elimination, the concept holds true.

The fact that punishment is needed in law and order is undisputed, for now. However the real issue is whether ANY punishment is justified in the name of law. Capital punishment reins supreme in this issue. Long has a debate raged on whether any crime in this world deserves death. Death is viewed so negatively as it is a terrible crime. However in my opinion, capital punishment will still rein supreme as the best deterrent and retribution for all. Instead of asking why someone is sentenced to death, do ask why not? Those sentenced to death are those who themselves have commited a crime that has destroyed many lives, whether through the murder of loves ones, or mental and psychological scars. So why is it wrong to take life of one who has taken many in order to stop many more from getting hurt?

Another point to take would be the presence of interesting yet seemingly effective punishmenes. There are those who believe that dipping your hand into a pot of boiling oil can prove your innocence, or your guilt. Most of us will squeal at the thought of it, but yet there are those who believe in its amazing powers. So the question is, does what the punishment do actually justify the fact that us humans are putting faith in oil 450C hot? Hmmmm i would say yes and no. Yes by the fact that if it works, use it. No by the fact that we are civilised creatures, jury maybe, but oil, never.

In conclusion, i believe that such an extensive topic is not for me to discuss. But, i do know that punishment is needed in society, as we have yet to achieve a model society where none is reequired