A quick one. I can't really state a definite stand on this. But
a few points.
- In terms of protection to society, putting them in prison for
life would have the same effect as an execution.
- One point in favor of hanging: It fulfills a retributive
function. It lets victims of crime feel that they have been
avenged.
- Not everyone believes in God anymore, and this is a secular
state. Hence that argument is moot.
- Morality is a very relative concept; there is no common thread of
morality. Hence, any argument founded on morality is bound to be
tenuous.
- Main problem with hanging is the fact that the justice system
does not always get the right man. The system has got it wrong many
times in the past. If he is still alive, we could at least try to
compensate him for the mistake. If he is dead, there is no way to
bring him back to life again.
Edit: Btw, signature block do not apply to my posts in this thread.
That does not, however, mean that I am serious and that the facts
contained in my posts are factually accurate.
