Death Penalty-Change your mind yet?

[RACooper]

I, myself am personally against the death penalty.

First off, I am glad that Canada does not have the death penalty (except for extreme cases - ie. war). I believe that if civilized society believes that killing is wrong, then they should not violate that tenet with a state/society sanctioned killing. Having someone rotting away in prison for the rest of their natural life without the possibilty of porale seems to be the ideal punishment. Also mistakes happen, we have seen this happen up here; for example a man was convicted of kidnapping, raping, and killing his 8 year neighboor.... 13 years later evidence turns up proving him innocent. Even one mistake is too much for me.

Now before everyone jumps to the conclusion that I am a left-wing, tree-hugging hippie; let me state that I am a conservative and proud supporter of the Monarchy. I also served in the Canadian Armed Forces. I have seen people that I believed had no right to a contuinued existence; rapist, murders, and all matter of human filth. When civilized society breaks down, as it does on any frontline, there is no longer any society to enforce its morals, ethics, and laws. In cases like this a death penalty becomes a viable recourse.... however it is also open to abuse.

When serving with the UN I had the misfortune of witnessing acts of barbarity and cruelty that haunt me still. While I take comfort in the fact that through my actions there are seven peices of shit that will never harm anyone again; I am not proud of that fact.