Ok, here is my deal with that: I am under the impression that one of the reasons we don't just give life in prison to murderers is the whole 'deterent' thing. If, and it is a big if, we accept that, then waiting 10 years to throw the switch turns the deterent argument into a joke. I hear you though, we do need to be sure. Tough issue.
BTW. I hadn't seen this in at least 6 months and it wasn't on this site. Thanks for posting.
Thanks EBUCK. Despite my faux-pas, the freepers were kind to me. I'm sure my eyebrows will grow back...
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I think it's two fold. First is deterent and second is making sure the creep never gets the chance to do it to anyone again. Deterent..At least to me a 10-20 year wait/fight then execution would deter me. Especially considering the fact that death row is basically solitary with one hour out for exercise a day. The second takes care of itself either way.
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