The Resurgence of Death Penalty

Senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III

January 29, 2014, Tuesday, Inquirer.net posted its latest news about the Senate Bill 2080 by Senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III. He sought the revival of Republic Act 7699 or the Death Penalty Law which shall be carried out through lethal injection, due to the influx of heinous crimes committed poses an alarming situation in the country today.

However, Justice Secretary Leila De Lima opposed the said bill. According to her, Death Penalty is not a solution against criminality. What deters criminality is faithful and diligent enforcement and due administration of criminal justice system without fear or favor. Whereas, Malacañang Palace supposed that the restoration of Death Penalty in the country needs an extensive consultation to determine public sentiments. 

Similar to Justice Secretary's argument, I consider the appropriate enforcement of criminal justice system as the cure to the aggravating crime rate in the country. Our criminal justice system has to be preventive rather than curative. Moreover, both the affluences and the commoners should be penalized regardless of their socioeconomic status.

In addition, R.A 7699 is unquestionably against the Christian doctrine. As stated in the Ten Commandments, "Thou shall not kill".  Since we are in a Christian country, Death Penalty would definitely result to opposition between the church and the government.

Hence, the resurgence of the Death Penalty Law will undertake a thorough process, an extensive deliberations and public consultations.

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