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Originally Posted by Fairygdmther
Speck, you just brought up a very good point - just what is the rationale for the death penalty?
1. deterent for others?
2. permanently prevent this person from harming others?
3. the ultimate punishment for the crime?
4. revenge for the injured?
5. simple PR for the justice system - "See, we got rid of this bad guy!"
6. other reasons...
Ted Bundy while on death row was finally convinced to assist authories in locating the bodies of those he had killed. During this stretch, it was assumed that his execution could be delayed a bit to facilitate this. But it was not to be - he was executed on the date scheduled, regardless of the fact that a week or two more might have settled many questions for victims' families and the authorities. Who did this execution serve?
FGM
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Well it certainly served to some points because we knew quite a bit, but I agree that knowing more would have been better.
I see your first three list items, but not your last three (1 and 3 being more or less the same). Revenge (justice served for the family, etc.) is a byproduct.
