KYLA J.

DELA CRUZ FEBRUARY 14, 2022

BSCE – 2A GEC 8 – ETHICS

REFLECTION ON DEBATE TOPICS

The death penalty is an execution of an offender sentenced to death after conviction

by a court of law of a criminal offense. In this issue, I am on the negative side because, in our

country, we don't need the death penalty however, we need an unbiased justice system. The

argument that caught my attention is the negative side pointing out, how biased the Philippine

justice system is. The debater presents a criminal case that shows how biased the Philippine

justice system work, for instance, the case of the Chiong sisters, and the rape case of Pepsi

Paloma. The arguments that were presented didn't change my stance on this issue because the

death penalty is an anti-poor because only the poor or innocent is the one who gets this

punishment. However, people with power and money can get out of this punishment in a

snap. Also, some cases in the Philippines are more favorable with a side that has power even

the alleged suspect is innocent. The death penalty also violates human rights because it is

inherently cruel and irreversible. Additionally, the budget that will be provided in the death

penalty facilities can be used in the education and health system of our country. Supporters of

the death penalty believe that those who commit murder because they have taken the life of

another, have forfeited their own right to life. Moreover, they urge, when it is used for lesser

crimes, the death penalty is immoral because it is wholly disproportionate to the harm done.

We all want a criminal justice system that's sensible, effective, and creates a safe society with

less crime—and evidence shows that the death penalty has no impact on public safety. By

abolishing the death penalty, we could focus our time, energy, and resources on supporting

victims and families harmed by violence. It is important to know both sides' argument about

the death penalty because it has both sides want an unbiased justice system that the

Philippines don't have.