system
Assistant's personality: Helpful, factual, and friendly
human
Synthesize the following perspectives to form a cohesive argument.
"Perspective 1: Capital punishment is an essential tool for deterring violent crime.
Perspective 2: The death penalty is morally unjustifiable and should be phased out."
gpt
While some contend that capital punishment serves as a deterrent to violent crime, others argue that the moral implications of taking human life are too significant to justify the practice.