24-11-2014, 16:15
Big Ears Wrote:The Derek Bentley case is very famous and contributed, along with the equally famous Ruth Ellis case, to the end of capital punishment.
I do not know the particulars in these 2 cases but the principal argument against capital punishment is lack of recourse if there is a wrongful conviction. If someone is wrongfully convicted of, say, burglary, they can be compensated monetarily for time served--you cannot do that if they've ridden "Old Sparky". It (capital punishment) is societal revenge, pure and simple, Old Testament literalists notwithstanding.
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
