The Death Penalty

[MorganGrayson]

I think I may be more cruel than you, FB. I'd want the murderer locked in a cage for the rest of his hopefully very long life. No chance at parole, nothing but an endless string of days inside the hell of a maximum security prison. I'd fantasize about finding someone inside who had a mother who needed money. All I'd want this prisoner to do is look at the murder and occasionally whisper "her mother says hello and wants you to wonder when I'll get you." That's all. I would not have hired a hit, just an intensive gaslight treatment to cause fear.

That's just a fantasy. Nothing would bring back what I'd lost. There really isn't a fit punishment.

I used to be a strong supporter of the death penalty. Then my faith in most things went to hell. Unless I myself witnessed the crime and was absolutely positive in my identification or the forensic evidence was overwhelming, I'd never be certain the powers that like to be got the right man or woman.

I'm also burdened with compassion for some things and religious convictions...admittedly at odds with my desire for long, nasty punishments.