[Angus]

Originally Posted by InOne

There is no real evidence that the death penalty prevents crime, or even saves money. It's is basically fufilling basic human urge for blood.

I am not advocating the death penalty to "save money" but to fulfil natural justice. The punishment SHOULD fit the crime. Our justice system is pathetic- awarding so called "life" sentences for the most heinous crimes when in reality murderers can be released in as little as 10 years - their victims on the other hand have had the WHOLE of the rest of their lives stolen from them and their deaths have drastically affected the lives of their families and friends. If a "life" sentence IS imposed then it should be in a prison without any comforts or privileges, otherwise where is the penalty for committing the ultimate crime?