When surveyed, over 50% of all Americans believe the death penalty should be used in the justice system. One of the arguments of supporters of the death penalty is the effectiveness of the punishment. Once used there is a guarantee that the person guilty of the crime will no longer be able to commit that crime or any other crime. Furthermore, many people believe that the death penalty is morally justified because people who would be sentenced to the death penalty, such as murderers or rapists, would then be morally compensated in kind. From an economic point of view, capital punishment can benefit the prison system. By executing prisoners sentenced to life in prison, the state could save years of funds that would otherwise have been spent on keeping them alive. These funds could then be allocated to other government institutions, such as schools or