Utah killer executed by firing squad

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Well, wouldn't it be wrong not to execute the person who rapes/kills SS33's niece, yet instead provide them with a roof over their head, clothing, toilet, and 3 meals a day while they live out the rest of their lives on the dime of the American taxpayer?

The most brutal and horrific crimes should be met with steepest of punishment. I'm not saying everyone convicted of murder should die, but the most hardcore, grisly, horrific killers/rapists have no place draining resources in our prison system. One way or another they're dying behind bars. Why not just get that shit over with? Considering what they've taken from their victims and their families, why should they be afforded the gift of time to read, relax, and "rehabilitate?"

If you're in jail for life you're not going to "rehabilitate" for the most part. I suppose that eventually you could learn of how horrific the crime that you committed is and at the worst rot away.. at the best try to teach others based on your own wrongdoings.

Taxpayers also pay for executions, not just jailing, and in many cases the appeals and other court processes cost quite a bit. Three squares, a jumpsuit and slides, a lightbulb, and a toilet can be paid for quite awhile vs what it takes to pay the lawyer for a day, tying up the court, etc. I agree with some that it shouldn't be strictly an economical decision though.

A rape/murder or whatever the case is truly disgusting but so is taking the life of another human merely because you can. It would be nice if we were removed from that as far along as we've come as a civilization. I get the whole desire for revenge but what does that really change? It doesn't bring anybody back. The person isn't going to do it again if they're behind bars where they should be. Such a case as you described should have no parole mandatory.