You know what capital punishment I object to? Capital punishment for innocent victims, especially children. Where is the outrage over that?
This is a true story. There was a man convicted of molesting and killing over 10 children. The court had mercy on him and gave him a life sentance. After several years in jail, he escaped and showed no mercy and killed over 10 innocent kids again. He was convicted and the court showed mercy and gave him a life sentance. After several years in jail, he escaped again and showed no mercy...killing over 10 kids again. Finally when they convicted him the third time they decided to give him the same mercy he showed his victims and he is no longer able to put innocent children to death.
I agree that in death penalty cases, the courts need to be absolutely certain of guilt or it should be a life sentance until all doubt is removed. I strongly believe that in the case of multiple murders, especially multiple murders of children, they should be denied a second chance to murder. Innocent children have a right to life too!
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