DFF, I realize that the majority wouldn't be able to keep that same train of thought, but I also do come from a somewhat similar experience. A friend was killed by someone, but the killer ended up on the streets again thanks to the Canadian justice system.
To take the chance that he's going to either escape or get out and kill again.
I'm sure if he deserved the death penality, then he wouldn't be getting parole, so you wouldn't have to worry about him roaming the streets anyways.
Subjects like these are based on personal beliefs. I see the viewpoints both for and against, and my personal belief is against, but I respect the other side also. This could go on and on, so I'm going to stop here.
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