One of the solutions many countries around the world have to deter crime is the death penalty (also referred to as capital punishment). There are many people and organizations that approve this type of punishment to those who murder or commit a really cruel and unforgivable crime. On the other hand, there are individuals and associations that do not believe in this kind of sentence because of its brutality. As of 2010, there were 35 states in the United Stated that allowed capital punishment. The cases of death penalty have been increasing over the years. Those cases started in 1976 and during those years (1976-1984), there were less than 5 cases a year for death penalty. However, by 2010, there were 1,226 executions (“Death Penalty Statistics”). There are many pro and con statements about this topic. People have been debating whether or not to abolish this penalty. One of the pro statements talks about deterrence. Authorities that are in favor of the death penalty affirm that with this punishment, murder will decrease or deter. They suppose “that people (at least most of them) fear nothing more than death” (“Top Ten Pros and Cons”) and that life in prison is not as much threatening than death. Also, this sentence tries to execute all murderers so it can protect citizens from future crimes (“Top Ten Pros and Cons”). Likewise, capital punishment helps to reduce the overpopulation in prisons. With the crime rate increasing, more jails have to be built and therefore, more money has to be invested. With this statement comes a cost argument. People in favor sustain that life in prison is more expensive than death penalty. A person can live in prison for more than 50 years, which can be costly. There is an organization called Justice for all that states, “Life without parole (LWOP) cases will cost $1.2 million-$3.6 million more than equivalent death penalty cases” (“Top Ten Pros and Cons”). Another pro-death penalty argument talks about incapacitation. Rehabilitation can be uncertain and this option is not a right. This argument entails authorities guarantee that the same person will not repeat the crime ("Death Penalty Arguments & Resources"). Also, people testify that the Bible approves the death penalty. The Old Testament imposed the death penalty for various wrongdoing acts and one of those acts is murder. The Bible says in the Old Testament that, “He who strikes a man so that he dies shall surely be put to death” (Exodus 21:12). On the other hand, people against the death penalty have their arguments too. One of those arguments also talks about deterrence. “There is no credible eviden