I think there are too many young, angry children on here. Laws and penalties are based on the values of the society as a whole. Obviously if everyone felt the same way as many people on this board we would be executing criminals left and right, and cutting the hands from 12 year old shoplifters.
But then who would decide who is to die? Should it be you? What gives anyone the right to decide its time for another person to die? Then there is the 3rd world justice system argument. I am embarrassed for you bro, I can't belive anyone would be that moronic. If you had any idea how corrupt the "justice" system is in places like India or Iran or what its like to live in constant fear you would rethink your posisiton. Recently a man killed his wife in India and bribed the police with a cow. Great system, sign me up. Women should probably be considered property while your at it, going with the 3rd world theme.
Alot of criminals have been show to have terrible childhoods, and maybe got beaten or raped themselves as children. Also keep in mind that even a convicted rapist or murderer is likely to re-join society at some time. Why not treat these people with decency and god forbid give them and education so when they are free they feel like they have other options than to go back to crime.
Remember that while incarcerated the loss of freedom is the punishment not loss of all human rights.
But then who would decide who is to die? Should it be you? What gives anyone the right to decide its time for another person to die? Then there is the 3rd world justice system argument. I am embarrassed for you bro, I can't belive anyone would be that moronic. If you had any idea how corrupt the "justice" system is in places like India or Iran or what its like to live in constant fear you would rethink your posisiton. Recently a man killed his wife in India and bribed the police with a cow. Great system, sign me up. Women should probably be considered property while your at it, going with the 3rd world theme.
Alot of criminals have been show to have terrible childhoods, and maybe got beaten or raped themselves as children. Also keep in mind that even a convicted rapist or murderer is likely to re-join society at some time. Why not treat these people with decency and god forbid give them and education so when they are free they feel like they have other options than to go back to crime.
Remember that while incarcerated the loss of freedom is the punishment not loss of all human rights.