[forkinsocket]

A country this virtuous naturally balks from putting anyone, even terrorists, to death.

That's not virtuous. It's cowardly & immoral. Stop trying to fool yourselves.

[marron]

I would suggest by not executing murderers, a principle is being violated.

That's not virtuous. It's cowardly & immoral. Stop trying to fool yourselves.

Exactly right. Terrorists with blood on their hands should be hanged. They should be sweated for any information they have, and then hanged within days.

[SJackson]

I didn't say that. I do understand the mindset, it's wrong, and dangerous.

If Israel want's to avoid the death penalty, a true life sentence would be appropriate.

Life, for life, not until the enemy has collected enough prisoners and body parts for a deal.

[chesley]

I wish I had said that.

In fact, I will. That's not virtuous. It's cowardly & immoral.

So is sacrificing your own soldiers and civilians to protect the lives of your enemy.