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Old 12-19-2007, 08:41 AM   #45
thortum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stripersnipr View Post
1) It deters that individual from ever killing again (crime)
2) It deters that individual from escaping (crime)
3) It deters bleeding heart politicians from commuting that indivduals sentence (should be a crime)
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Originally Posted by justplugit View Post
No Lib for sure, but imho the better punishment is lifetime in prison.
Alone in a 6x8 cell with just enough food and water to keep them alive.
Maybe an hour outside each day but that's it.
Let them think about what they've done to the victim and they're family every day for the rest of their lives.

Death is too quick and not a deterrent, especially not in crimes of passion.
I have no problem with either of the above quotes.
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