Quote Originally Posted by CathyA View Post
I know a lot of you don't believe in the death penalty. I guess you think it's too "civilized" or "inhumane".
I'm one of them, although "civilized" or "inhumane" doesn't enter into my thought process. I have no problem with a life being taken in defense of oneself or another but once the active threat is no longer present, that's another story. I don't like the idea that a government may execute its citizens.

Quote Originally Posted by JaneV2.0 View Post
We have arguably the most punitive, least rehabilitative prison system of all the developed countries, and we have the highest incarceration rate.
I have no problem with that either. I hold individuals responsible for their actions and most every criminal is aware of the consequences of their misdeeds. I think prison should be punitive, leave rehabilitation to individuals interested enough to pursue it on their own.