According to many posters here, schizophrenia is treatable and not this guys fault, so he should be let out. What about other criminals? Someone who is drunk and decides to drive? Pedophiles? Someone who is really angry? Someone who is depressed? Is it always about state of mind and if so why is anyone ever really guilty?
The guy may have been the greatest guy ever, but his crime was so bad that he should forfeit his right to freedom.
Jails are filled with people who cannot control their temper - are they not deserving of the same medical help?
Trust me, I completely understand the point some of you are making, I just think the path of letting someone out simply because there is treatment is not reasonable. The punishment should fit the crime.
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