US CENTCOM says it killed ISIS leader in Syria airstrike, no civilian casualties
FOX NewsAPR 2023
While the death penalty is highly contested, a serious punishment for heinous crimes like terrorism is still necessary. Terrorists like those who perpetrated the bombing in Baghdad in 2016, are among the most brutal and violent criminals, and their targeting of civilian men, women, and children, cannot be left unpunished.
The death penalty is not an effective deterrent against terrorism. The execution of terrorists goes beyond retribution or perceived justice and may create more issues than life in prison would. By killing these criminals, Iraq risks turning them into martyrs that can be used for the public relations and fundraising strategies of extremist groups.