Yeah, I hear where you're coming from too. And the preventative angle would be more persuasive if there was solid evidence that it worked, but as far as I know, it doesn't seem to be much of a deterrent. Not that life in prison is any better a deterrent, but at least then we're not the ones putting an innocent to death. We may not be able to prevent innocent deaths in war (and absolutely, they're an awful but inevitable part of war), but at least we could prevent them in our courts/jails.
By the way, I appreciate the earnest and well-thought out discussion. You make good points.
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Re: Capital Punishment
Date: 2006-09-10 07:28 pm (UTC)By the way, I appreciate the earnest and well-thought out discussion. You make good points.