More on the death penalty

Word has just come down that a jury in the Joshua Komisarjevsky, one of the two convicted murderers in the Petit case, has returned with a death penalty.

There is considerable controversy surrounding the death penalty. Opponents contend that it doesn't deter crime and it isn't moral. How, for example, can a civilized society condone capital punishment? The death penalty for them is simply vengeance which has no place in a modern civilization.

Proponents argue that he is simply getting what he deserves and it will send a message to future felons that if "they do the crime, they'll do the time."

Regrettably, I tend to agree with the proponents. I say 'regrettably' because death is not to be taken lightly. Plus there are also ample situations where the wrong person has been put to death.

But where there is absolutely no doubt, none whatever, I think a case can be made for the death penalty.

The Petit Case was especially tragic and brutal. If ever there was a case that justified capital punishment, this is it.