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Ever had a 6 yr. old family member raped and killed by a sub-human Hank? How 'bout that 'btk' killer? Just another misguided victim of soceity who was most likley reared in an underprivilaged household. How about that guy down in Fl.? His name escapes me (Coolie?) Probably had parents who used drugs. We all know this is grounds for aquittal in any sane soceity,right?

Bleeding heart activists are responsible for a good number of repeat offenders as it is they who are responsible for the release of some of this vermon to kill and rape again.

There is only ONE way to insure that these animals will never harm another.

Neocon's argument is misleading. No one is advocating death vs. acquittal, rather death vs. life in prison. Just as he states that "there is only one way to insure that these animals will never harm another", there is only one way to ensure that the state does not mistakenly kill an innocent, and that is to abolish the death penalty.

And why is it only the "bleeding heart activists" who are responsible for the release of potential repeat offenders? Are these activists skirting the laws of the nation and sneaking the criminals out of jail?

The bottom line is that killing is wrong and immoral. No other way to look at it, whether you believe in the ten commandments or any other rules of decent society. And for Neocon's illustration about the raped and killed family member, the emotional argument is also misguided. If someone were to rape and kill a child in my family, then I would certainly want him to die, and I'd probably want to kill him myself. But revenge is not justice in any law that I'm aware of. Justice requires rational thought and equal treatment under the law. That's why I wouldn't be allowed to sit on the jury of the accused killer of my own family member.

Yep. Guilty as charged. The rape and murded of a 6 year old child is an emotional thing. So we take the death penalty away from emotional cases? No.

We take the death penalty away from ALL cases, not just the emotional ones. We've proven that we can't legislate it fairly, we can't keep from putting to death the innocent, and it is not a crime preventative. The killing of another, except to preserve life, is immoral and an abomination, whether it's the killing of a child, or the man who killed the child.

Mr. McGovern, you have some very good points in your article. I agree with them all. It has always baffled me that a person can be anti-abortion and pro-death penalty and for the war in Iraq. Thou Shall Not Kill is pretty clear to me. All life is sacred. Also from the Bible: Judge not that ye be not judged. Vengence is mine saith the Lord, I will repay.

Carol,

Does that mean you are anti-abortion?

I admit it, I am a hypocrit! I believe the death penalty should be used for violent offenders. Why should the taxpayers be responsible for supporting a murderer or rapist for 75 years? On the flip side, if I was on a jury, there is no way that my conscience would ever allow me to sentence someone to death. I just wouldn't be able to live with myself.

Carol,never heard of an unborn child raping and murdering anyone.

Also, I would like to see an answer to Truth's ?.

I do not believe in abortion for myself. However, I do not believe this is an issue for me or the government to decide for others. I think this very difficult decision must be made by the individual involved. They are the ones who have to live with their decision. I do not believe in abortion, the death penalty, or the war in Iraq. I believe that God loves us all equally. In what do you believe?

"In what do you believe"?

I believe in PREVENTION when it comes to birth control. I am not for government control of anyone's body IF it is truly only THEIR body. But when a person becomes pregnant, at that point it ceases to belong to her and her alone. It is the life support system for another human being. Granted,one that cannot speak in it's own defense,but a human being nonetheless.Is it legal to kill a deaf-mute that cannot communicate just because he/she is an inconvience to someone?

"They are the one's who have to live with their decision".... but there is another involved that may not live with their decision...

I am pro-life. I, like neocon, believe in protecting innocent unborn children. I don't think that belief is exclusive to supporting the death penalty or the war in Iraq, but I do not support the death penalty either. My main reason is that I have absolutely no faith in the court system. I believe that life and death are decisions best left to a higher power. Which is another reason I don't support abortion.

I don't look to attack those who have had an abortion. But with birth control widely available, I see no reason we can't take steps to eliminate the majority of abortions. Other idea I support are ways to support single parents with their financial needs and parenting needs.

I think if people knew that abortion wasn't an option, they would be a lot more careful when it came to having sex.

I know this is a very difficult issue to discuss without getting argumentative. And I agree sometimes that people's views often seem like a contradiction. For instance, you believe that it is up to an individual to decide whether or not a child's life is worth living. But you don't believe 12 people and a judge are qualified to say whether a person convicted of a heinous crime is worth living. That sounds contradictory, but in your heart it feels right.

Anyway. To sum it up: I don't believe in abortion as a form of birth control. I don't believe in the death penalty. I don't like war, but I feel that it is sometimes a necessary evil.

I also believe that God loves us all. I also believe he gives us the freedom to make our choices in life. He wants us to love Him in return, but He leaves that up to us. He gave his life for us. All we have to do is accept his love. If we don't, then we will live outside His love. And that isn't a place I want to be.

Can anyone possibly tell me what the difference is to humankind if a guy is killed versus life in prison. The only reason for the death penalty is revenge. When we have a perfect system only then should we murder those who murder. I refer you to Darryl Hunt. Personally I'd prefer to see someone rot in jail for 75 years. As for abortion, how can people preach protection, when all people want taught is to abstain. That doesn't teach protection. Abortion, I wish there were no women that wanted it, no doctors to do it, and no need for it. That is not the case and I SURE do not want the government telling me or my wife what she can and can't do with her body. I married her, and I can't tell her what to do with her body :) I fully believe it is a decision to be made between a woman, a doctor, and hopefully clergy.

chance of executing an innocent person.
How many innocent people have died, say from a car wreck ? war ? drive by ?
I would be the first man to cry at a innocent life being taken, but it happens.
We should not let a man or women live that has plan to and has taken a life.
If you only hold them in jail for the rest of their life it doesn't bring back the innocent person that was taken away because of them.
It only cost that much to kill them because lawyer's have to make more money from it.
I think some Countries kill them right after the verdict is pass on them...
you said something about the 10 Commandments too.
How many lives did they kill after they got the commandments? It was because GOD known where their heart was at..Just as we see how some in jail are...Good to see both sides here...

After reading today's article on that Michauex (spelling) fellow who abused his 7 month old son to death, I feel that the death penalty would be way too easy for this guy. In this particular case, I feel he should be brutally tortured in the same manner that he tortured his son.