Quote Originally Posted by TH63 View Post
It could be argued that some of those men are mentally ill, that doesn't make their crimes any less heinous of course, but I wouldn't be comfortable pressing the button on them.
The problem that I have is that people who call for the reintroduction of the death penalty do so largely on the basis of some vicarious desire for revenge, I don't think that's a sound basis for such punishment.
Most of us are opposed to sharia law in this country, re-introduce the death penalty and you're that much closer to endorsing it.
they are locked away for their own safety and protection, i do not believe they are mentally ill, they are just genuinely evil people. the general public want proper justice , locking them away in relative comfort for the rest of their lives, does not see the punishment fit the crime in many peoples eyes, .. lets put it this way if myra hindley had ever been let out onto the streets before she died she would not have lasted five minutes