The argument against it could be that it puts us on the side of barbarians rather than civilized nations.

That the guy who killed the 4 year old is a monster is not in question. It's also not the point.

That's my opinion, and it's all I'm going to say. I have no intention of staying in an extended debate about an old hot button topic.

>As I remember English history, the English Kings were quite good at applying torture to the Scots and anyone else they didn't like.
>In regard to what this man did to the 4-year old girl, yes, I say put him to death. What could be the argument against it?
>Cecil
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>>why don't you just execute everyone. that should tidy up your crime stats
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>>Asinine. Totally asinine.
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>>A quick execution is too good for this monster (who killed the 4 year old). Impale him and stone him and publicize it.....