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Originally Posted by dammage79
No, Death is not punishment, but it is the best way to rid society of the deadweight this person will now be. Tell me what use is this person to the human race other than a tax anchor now? To help you sleep at night knowing that we as a whole did not return the favor he bestowed on one so defenseless? It's not mercy, it's not a punishment, its a favor to the rest of us.
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The death penalty is a significantly higher tax burden than life in prison, actually. So the financial aspect is no excuse.