[BadCat]

Imagine if you will, a few years from now, scientists have developed a foolproof test for truth. A lie detector, a truth serum? Doesn't matter what it is. It is infallible. It gets the truth of the matter every time. (Please try not to get bogged down by the fact that such a thing may never be possible, assume it is.)

A violent repeat offender (murderer, rapist) is found guilty by way of this truth device. Using the device authorities are able to ascertain that the offender has no remorse and fully intends to go on with his wicked ways should he ever be released from prison. He is not mentally ill, he's just a nasty b*st*rd.

Do you support the death penalty in a case like this?

[dadathome]

No. Imprisonment for life.

[Therese]

No. I also think he should be imprisoned for life.

[Saecularis Angel...]

No.

[PrincessPeach]

Given the controversy over the release of this prisoner in Qld, I can see how the death penalty is necessary in certain circumstances.

[Bomber girl]

Yes. Why should we have to pay to keep him alive?

[Oriental lily]

No.

I don't support the death penalty under any circumstances.

Tough sentences though thats has the safety of the community as the highest priority though I support.which would mean more sentences withour parole.

This post has been edited by Oriental lily: 14/02/2013, 08:49 AM

[futureself]

No

Part of me wants to, as to me someone like that has already lost part of their humanity, but no, I cannot support the death penalty.

[Chaos in stereo]

No. I don't think we have the right to decide whether he lives or not, no matter how heinous the crime.

[Bluenomi]

Yes. It costs a fortune to keep people in prison and quite often they get a pretty nice life besides the fact they can't leave. Then there is the fact they can escape or do deals to get released. I'd prefer to get rid of them and spend that money helping the victims and their families