Colorado theatre shooter: accept the plea or go for the death penalty?
I would assume most here would go for accepting his plea, as would I. I do understand that some of the families (most?) want the death penalty and I understand their anger. And there is little doubt he is guilty. But part of my reasoning for taking his plea is we can lock the guy up now and forget about him quicker that way. Him getting to go to court for however many months a trial would take is almost a 'reward' for someone like him who should be locked up and not see the light of day again.
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I think that way too 
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I believe that sociopaths that have committed heinous crimes should be used for medical experiments that would benefit mankind, especially if they get the death penalty. The end of their lives would be cush, and decent, just filled with medical experiments. I know this is illegal and could be considered a form of torture, but what if the convicted "volunteered" for such an end to life. He's going to get the death penalty anyway, why not use that for a force for "good", than just an eye for an eye? Then, maybe, the convict will be given an opportunity to offer his life for a good cause and maybe he truly will feel like he's paying his debt to society.
