Dont give suicide bombers death sentences! That is what they want... They would hate life sentences much worse.
I am against death sentences, it in practice actually more expensive, can not be reversed at all. Death sentences for treason sound like a bad idea, in national security, i think these sentences might be dealt way to lightly because of paranoia, and corrupt govt officials spinning things to remove their opponents.
Life in prison is not the same, it allows for new evidence to be found. And in prison, there is still life. Depends on how strict prison itself is.
Jail is also pretty effective at keeping people out of society. (If used well) Of course, nearly all criminals will be send back to society, and should be prepared for that.
However, i am not against use of deadly force against criminals that wont surrender. Unless these criminals endanger the general public, they should be extremely held-back, though. (I do not think that makes govt as bad as the criminals)
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Originally Posted by bapoumba The terrorism issue roots deeply in our societies and in human nature. I (this is a general "I") defend myself, my life, the ones I love, my belongings so that no one else have them or hurt them. When this is not enough, when the threat is too big (not just the group nearby trying to steal my cattle), I (still general) go to the enemy and try to destroy their weapons, the ways they could hurt me or my people. |
How is it ever practical to just destroy their weapons? Or even the people that attack you? They are usually hidden among other people. Even if they are not, the 'enemy' defends their weapons you may be forced to hurt them.