Quote Originally Posted by Kadagar_AV View Post
When DNA was invented and used, it proved a lot of cold case death sentences were just... wrong.

How's that for a kick in the balls.


I understand that you are no hardcore death sentence guy... But you still play devils advocate, defending it somewhat.

Me? I'd rather we spend our energy on how to best re-program prisoners alternatively lock them in but still have them contributing to society... Rather than spending our energy on how best to kill people.
The effective use of DNA evidence has cleared a number of names (317 by last known count in the USA). The bulk of those found guilty were and are indeed guilty -- yet the system is not perfect and meting death renders subsequent exoneration moot.

I rather like your last comment the best. While I am less-than-completely convinced that the eventual release of those who would otherwise have merited a death penalty is a wise idea, I really like your point about giving them some means to add value to the community. Incarcerated or not, existence should not be hopeless.