Murder verses violent rape and their punishments. Yeah, I can see the problem with having someone going for the kill if they know the end will be the same. So, how about this, quick death verses long agonizing death for murder. Works for me.
Fortunately I don’t live in an area where this type behavior seems to be the norm so perhaps I am not the best source here. Maybe we should take a poll from those who live in such areas and see what they say, just a thought.
I know this, just before my dad died, he told me I was the man of the house and if anyone harmed any of the women there, it was my responsibility to take out who did it. He was a cop and said bluntly, don’t count on the police and the courts to make a correct outcome. I had seen him in action one time when someone cursed at his mother with my dad not in view. The guy woke up bleeding on the curb.
Just a point about stopping short of capital punishment in order to deter the killing of rape victims:
Keep in mind that some states don’t have capital punishment, even for murder. (NY) In these instances, just the opposite is true.
If you commit a non-capital crime that’s already going to earn you life in prison, there’s no reason not to shoot witnesses or a cop in an attempt to escape or conceal the crime. It’s not going to make your sentence any worse from a practical perspective.