Why the death penalty is RIDICULOUS!

REVENGEFUL because it "allows" loved ones to seek out revenge on the offender.
ILLOGICAL because no one should have the authority to determine who lives and who dies.
INEFFECTIVE because it has not lowered homicide rates.
DISCRIMINATORY because people of color are more likely to be executed.
UNJUST because not everyone charged with murder receives the death penalty.
NON-REHABILITATING because murdering the offender never heals the wounds.
EXPENSIVE because it costs more than any other form of punishment.
UNNECESSARY because there are other alternatives.