Check this case out from here in Hampton Roads, VA area:
Sixteen year old girl raped and killed by a classmate and “friend.” A quote from the article (link below):
“Then, on April 10, 2008, after she came home from school, she was sexually assaulted and stabbed more than 40 times.”
The #@%&$le who did this to her pleaded guilty and got just 42years.
Hang him. In front of the courthouse. During the evening news. And broadcast it. Then dump his body in the woods for the buzzards.
Don’t get me wrong, I like that idea too! If murder is involved, then they need the DEATH PENALTY! Televised for the entire country to see!!!
However, if they have not gone that far rogue from societal norms (which can be VERY broad - depending on the city and state you are in), then we need to make an effort to punish and re-habilitate all criminals! I say that from a valid perspective: I have friends and family who spent time behind bars - and ALL of them took the straight and narrow after their stints! But, all of them knew they were heading down a lonely, deadly road when they got caught, so they WANTED to change!
But, of course, that is just my opinion.