Death Penalty: In Costa Rica

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Anthony Song Lara

13 November 2013

Death Penalty: In Costa Rica

Throughout the time, the decision about the life of a person has provoked discussions and fights. Consequently, people have tried to stop or promote this practice in different ways due to the disagreement between opinions. Therefore, death penalty has become into one of the most argued topics because of the reasons why agree or disagree with it. In this country, many people do no defend this idea due to the religion values that are already established. For example, it is supposed that people do not have to kill each other because anybody can decide when a life ends. Moreover, individuals should not deny somebody water due to the fact that it is a basic necessity and it is free in almost every part of the world. Also, it is expected that a person does not have to forbid others access to education and a second opportunity because every person has different attitudes and ways to overcome.

However, the right to life, basic necessities and education are not strong enough reasons to contradict the aspects why being in favor of this proposal.

First, rights such as the one that states that everybody can live are written in the constitution; thus, defenders argue that it is not possible to do the contrary because it is supposed that people have to follow the rules. However, if Costa Rica permits this idea, a main benefit would emerge. Through that, overcrowding could be decreased in jails which reduce significantly fights and escapes. According to International Centre for Prison Studies which states that "En ocasiones el hacinamiento es tan grave que muchas vidas corren riesgo. Entonces podría ser conveniente en forma urgente fondos para resolver la crisis a corto plazo y evitar muertes...