Yet another case that shows why the death penalty is such a bad idea

[Pindar]

Thats pretty good! Can I quote you on that?

Sure.

[Pindar]

That is my belief also about Criminal Justice - Its not about reform but about retribution for your actions.

I agree. Punishment as a principle presupposes responsibility. Responsibility indicates a knowledge of right vs. wrong conduct.

[Albino Gorilla]

I uh just wanted to rez this topic to make a quick point. How is it that we are executing people who may be innocent, yet the BTK killer, who confessed to murdering ten, only got life?


WHAT THE F

[Redleg]

I uh just wanted to rez this topic to make a quick point. How is it that we are executing people who may be innocent, yet the BTK killer, who confessed to murdering ten, only got life?


WHAT THE F

You will have to call Witcha, Kansas and talk to the DA there and ask him why he cut such a deal.

[Goofball]

You will have to call Witcha, Kansas and talk to the DA there and ask him why he cut such a deal.

From what I could piece together, they could not ask for the death penalty because Kansas did not have capital punishment at the time his crimes were committed.

I may be wrong though. Anybody else know?

[Redleg]

From what I could piece together, they could not ask for the death penalty because Kansas did not have capital punishment at the time his crimes were committed.

You would be correct - Kansas did not have the death penalty as law during the time frame of the killings.

I may be wrong though. Anybody else know?

That is the most logical reason for why the DA chose not do pursue the death penalty - and he has stated so in the news.

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