Diwato: The Mountains Spirit.

Kabanata 2 "Finally, i meet you again"

"Does death penalty is applied unfairly and should not be used?

Napangiti ako ng mabasa ko ang tanong sa screen. Bahagya kong inayos ang postura ko at nagsimula ng mag-salita..

Huling tanong na ito, kelangan kong manalo..

"I disagree." I said.

"Justice for victims, i believe that the death penalty provides a sense of closure and justice for the families of victims, acknowledging the severity of the crime and fulfilling society's obligation to uphold law and order. Despite mixed evidence,the death penalty acts as a deterrent to violent crime, potentially saving lives by dissuading individuals from committing heinous acts."

*Ting!*

I heard the bell, my 15 seconds is done..

"I agree" sabat ng kalaban ko

"Statistics consistently show that racial minorities and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds are disproportionately sentenced to death, indicating inherent biases within the justice system , what else? Risk of wrongful  conviction  the possibility of executing innocent individuals due to flaws in the legal process highlights the grave ethical concerns surrounding the death penalty and calls for its abolition."

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"In cases of extreme brutality, such as terrorism or mass murder, i argue that the death penalty is a necessary moral response, reflecting society's condemnation of the most heinous crimes. In jurisdictions where the death penalty is legal, its continued use reflects the democratic will of the people and upholds established legal precedent, ensuring the integrity of the justice system." Sagot ko

" Wealthy defendants can afford high-quality legal defense, while indigent defendants often receive inadequate representation, resulting in unequal outcomes in death penalty cases. The death penalty perpetuates cycles of trauma and distrust within marginalized communities, further entrenching social inequalities and eroding faith in the justice system and---"

*Ting!*

Sumobra siya..

Agad akong sumabat

"Rather than abolishing the death penalty outright, advocates propose reforms to address issues of racial bias, wrongful convictions, and inadequate legal representation, ensuring fairer and more just application of capital punishment. Executing the perpetrator provides a sense of closure and justice for the families of victims, allowing them to move forward with their lives and find some measure of peace."

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"The majority of countries have abolished the death penalty, viewing it as a violation of fundamental human rights and advocating for its abolition worldwide, Factors such as geography, race, and the quality of legal representation often play a significant role in determining who receives the death penalty, leading to inconsistent and arbitrary outcomes that undermine the credibility of the justice system."

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"Polls consistently show that a significant portion of the population supports the death penalty for certain crimes, reflecting societal values and norms that justify its continued use as a legitimate form of punishment, Society has a duty to protect its members from the most dangerous individuals, and the death penalty serves as the ultimate form of protection by permanently removing those who pose a threat to public safety."
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