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In reply to the discussion: Jodi Arias is about to give a statement [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)is finally moving away from this barbaric practice with many states, thankfully, ending it. 'Cruel and unusual punishment' is against our so-called ideals. Revenge is not the basis for an enlightened judicial system. Justice is the goal. It probably feels good to seek revenge, but it is so harmful to a civilized society to practice state sanctioned murder as a means of revenge, rather than the more civilized practice of ensuring that justice is done as is the case in every other civilized country on the planet.
She is an evil, dangerous threat to society and should never get out of prison. Maybe over time she can make some kind of contribution to society in prison. Other heinous criminals have been redeemed and done some good behind bars. State murder is no different than what she is guilty of, in fact it's worse, since the state is supposed to be seeking justice, not revenge.
It doesn't feel good to know that we and Saudi Arabia are among the few countries still using this barbaric, medieval practice. I am however encouraged by the drop in support for the DP over the past number of years.