Ethel mermania wrote:The point of the death penalty is not deterrence. The point of the death penalty is to show societies absolute abhorrence of the crime committed. It is the ultimate sanction society can impose.
So as to the appeals process being stopped? I dont think it should automatic, but if the defendant wants to appeal, he should be allowed too
about your first point.
I agree to an extent,
That's why I lean towards supporting the death penalty for rapists, people who produce child pornography, child killers, sexually motivated killers and traitors.