We're not God; nor do we claim to be. We're Texans. Carla is in God's hands now. If you are going to say "vengeance is God's alone"; then we probably would be equally wrong to incarcerate someone as well. For are we not exacting vengeance (or to use your crude phrase: "getting our rocks off") if we try to apply a penalty?
I think you need to revisit "render unto Caesar..."
Re-read what I wrote; the state has the right to execute.
I believe in self-defense and defense of others, even in situations that pose no immediate risk to the one using deadly force.
I said I wouldn’t execute a sinner strapped to a table.
What don’t you get?