Socrates Needs to be Punished

Josiah (an Indeterminant) writes:
Good day Athenians. Or is it really a good day? The question of what to do with a man’s life whenever he has committed a crime is never an easy decision. So I ask that the assembly thinks carefully about your next moves. Yes, Socrates has committed a terrible crime and does need to be punished for his actions, but does he deserve to die for his actions? Some say yes, some say no. For those of you here today who believe Socrates should pay the ultimate price for his actions need to first take a step back and analyze yourself. Think about the bad things that you have done in your life and ask yourself: should I die for my actions? Yes, Socrates is very full of himself and quite pompous all of the time, but who does not think of themselves in high regard at one point or another? First let us look at the things that Socrates has done for Athens; first and foremost Socrates has been a defender of Athens and come to her aid when she needed him most in fighting to keep Athens free from those who want to see her destroyed. Second, think of what he has brought to the table in the question of democracy? He does ask the questions that make us think twice if what we are doing is for the betterment of our great society. Socrates has brought so much to the table for Athens that it would be shameful of us to sentence him to death. Now I am not saying that Socrates should not be punished for his actions, because he most definitely should. So my question to this assembly is if Socrates be found guilty of this crime then please choose something other than the death penalty. I believe this because is it really our decision of what becomes of a man? Please take my words and think hard Athenians.