Crime has been prevalent in our society for many centuries, from the Industrial Revolution to the Modern age of gadgets and technology. While some people would advocate the death penalty for those who have committed a violent and heinous transgression, on the contrary, there would be many others who would argue why capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society. In this essay, I would provide reasons for the various advantages and disadvantages of the death penalty. In my opinion, I disagree with the loss of life forfeiture even for those who have committed violent crimes.