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Another example of what I'm talking about.
Addendum: And another. This North Carolina woman beat her 2-year-old child to death and was convicted of felony child abuse -- not murder -- and sentenced to up to eight years in prison. She was expected to serve less than four, but now will be released even sooner.
A couple of years in prison vs. the death penalty. Is that justice?
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Is your beef with the death penalty or the leniency granted to people who plead guilty?
Posted on August 2, 2006 1:11 PM
A sentence of life without parole isn't lenient. A few years in prison certainly is.
Where's the consistency? In a system of laws, there should be consistent application of penalties.
Posted on August 2, 2006 3:50 PM
Doug, haven't you heard the lastest? A child's life isn't worth much. After all a roll in the hay and any two unfit, cruel, insane or brutal adults can make another one. But these adult killers have a great deal to offer and are to be protected as valuable members of society!
From my last three comments it seems I got up on the wrong side of the bed today. But since you brought the topics up maybe you did too. HUH?
Posted on August 3, 2006 9:39 AM
Brenda,
This is a touchy subject that brings out strong feelings. The common thread in all these cases is the lost lives of helpless children, abused to the point of death by people who were supposed to be taking care of them. It's tragic and infuriating, and long, long prison terms are called for.
Posted on August 3, 2006 11:33 AM