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I don't really mind paying taxes either, but I do think that the death penalty is a a better deterrent.

I don't mind paying taxes to keep a son of a bitch murderer locked up for life rather than get the easy lethal injection way out

Here though I disagree with you. I could care less if the murderer is getting an easy way out or not. OK, so part of me would be upset if there was a mint on his (her?) pillow every night... but no, that has really nothing to do with how fitting the punishment is.

I maintain that the criminal justice system is in place to prevent future crimes crimes, not as a governmental system of vengeance against those who committed them.

In fact, thinking about it a little more, I am going to even take back part of my previous post. It seems to me that even in the cases of theft the criminal justice system really should have nothing to do with making the criminal redress. Making amends to the victim would better be served through civil litigation.

Besides I don't really think death is an easy way out. There is a reason it is a strong deterrent. People want to live. That is why death penalty cases take so long to prosecute. If death was the easy way out we wouldn't have to worry about appeals then right?

-paridel

"I maintain that the criminal justice system is in place to prevent future crimes crimes, "

Yes, I agree with you there. I think keeping in there for life, instead of killing them, prevents future crimes also. That's all I was saying. I also think these people appeal because, sure they want to fight for their lives instead of give up...But, if you are a Christian, all you have to do is confess your sins and believe in Christ, and you probably get into heaven. Therefore, they are getting the easy way out, if you see it this way. Oh well, everyone has their different opinions, I like the way you posted your comment, thank you. Everyone else seemed to be attacking me when I just wanted other people's opinions. I wasn't trying to attack their viewpoints, so thanks again.