I think the worst of the worst serial killer types are often marched out as examples to show how the death penalty might deliver just deserts. But I wonder if these fringe cases justify the use of a penalty to be meted out to all offenders of serious crimes. It's worth noting that death row is populated disproportionately with poor black males like the rest of the prison system.
On one hand, I'm sure there are some real monsters on death row. On the other hand, I'm the kind of person who would like to prevent the murders that haven't happened yet rather than "set right" the ones that have. To me, the most cost effective solution is to reach at risk kids when they are young and provide them with much-needed stability. But this is easier said than done...
On one hand, I'm sure there are some real monsters on death row. On the other hand, I'm the kind of person who would like to prevent the murders that haven't happened yet rather than "set right" the ones that have. To me, the most cost effective solution is to reach at risk kids when they are young and provide them with much-needed stability. But this is easier said than done...
