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Originally Posted by Tex
I disagree. As it concerns the death penalty, any behavioral deterrence is merely a welcome side effect.
I look at the death penalty as just punishment for an appropriate crime. Not revenge.
Read the dissent of the 4 minority justices.
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Again, is life in prison devoid of justice or somehow less just than the death penalty? It would have to be for the death penalty to be preferable if deterrence is not of primary importance.
And read the majority of the 5 justices.