Death Penalty or Life in Prison

[falcon9]

Why can't we all just get along? When did we become Judge, Jury, and executioners?  I think that the people that were directly affected by a murder should be the one's that decide the fate of the murderer's future.  I think that everyone should have due process of law through an unbiased law system but the final decision, if found completely guilty, should rest in the hands of the survivors/families most closely affected.  I don't think that mental illness/insanity/incapacity should be an allowable defense because who is to say that the affliction will ever go away?

Leaving "justice" as a matter of revenge?

[stretch1967]

As they say what comes around goes around.

[bretay]

depends on the situation I guess.

[monnee]

Life in prison is going to cost taxpayers a lot of $$$$$, which we don't have, since this country is already trillions in debt.

[sigmapi1501]

If you killed an innocent person (like George Zimmerman) for no reason, I think you deserve the death penalty.

So he's been convicted of murder?

[dkanofsky]

Solitary confinement and life in prison.  A fate much worse that the easy way out. 

[LesleyGirdler]

Depends on the crime. Horrible and awful people deserve to die if they've created fear and terror in the hearts and souls of many.

[timandvicky1]

I believe that life without parole is a costly option.  I personally believe if they would use the death penalty more, then maybe some would be a little more reluctant of their crimes.  Not saying all, but maybe some.  I just don't really see why somebody is allowed to go murder somebody and yet be able to still live and cost us hard working americans thousands of dollars a year?  Its all about the choice, they chose to commit crimes nobody is forced, so the reprocussions should be according.

[mardukblood2009]

Death Penalty. What good are these people being locked up for. What is the point. I think anybody that murders one person or rapes one person should DIE.

[tashamjoy]

I really dont have a strong input on this maybe if i was personally affected to a case i would but i can see both sides some people want people dead for what they did because that may make them feel safe or just happy idk and some want them to suffer and stay alive some ppl dont think we should give them the easy way out others think they are a waste of tax dollars others say no because a lot of ppl have been wrongful convicted and given death penalty i think this is something which should depend on every case separately so much too consider the crime, the victims, how dangerous, if for sure guilty, etc

[PMZ908]

im all for the Death Penalty

[diala84]

Some people will never be sorry or feel guilty for their crimes. Just because you give them time to contemplate doesn't mean they will see the error of their ways. If someone is a rapist, murderer, pedophile acts, etc.. there is usually some kind of psychological disconnect where they do not feel empathy or compassion for others. Is it right that we house these people with possibility of parole where they are given free food, medical care, etc.. If you can't value life why should you get to live. IMO The most severe crimes should constitute the death penalty.   

[reiddb]

I'm not sure...it seems that this way we the people 'pay' for the criminal to stay alive with no life at all....

[madeara]

I am against the death penalty.  Life without parole is my preference.  God is the one who decides when life is given or taken away.

[BlackSheepNY]

If I was on the jury of a death penalty case, I would have to be convinced, beyond a reasonable doubt, that this person's intent was to purposely take the life of another.  If that fact is proven to me, I would vote for the death penalty.  In case you're wondering, yes, I live in a death penalty state.

The only thing I find appalling about the death penalty is the fact that most of these prisoners sit on Death Row for 20 years or more, while those whom they victimized, are long dead.  The families of these victims want and need closure and a murderer sitting on death row for years on end doesn't provide that closure - not to mention it's wasting taxpayer dollars to feed, house, and clothe the cretin.  Prisons are overcrowded as it is.

An insanity plea, or temporary insanity plea, really irks me.  If someone is "insane," someone else knew this for quite some time.  "Temporarily insane?"  I don't believe it.  You either got it or you don't.  "Insane" doesn't come and go like a leg cramp.