Reply #47: the manson murderers

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are why I support the death penalty in extreme cases, such as theirs, where there is no doubt who did it. As cold-blooded and viscious as could be. Ted Bundy as well. And Jeffrey Dahmer.

But not for revenge, not as punishment, not as a deterrent, and not for "justice." Just as euthansia.

Personally, I think such killers should be viewed as failures of society. Can't be rehabilitated, a life in a cage is more cruel than a quick and painless death. So they should be euthanised, but it should be viewed soberly, sadly and as our failure. But necessary.

If they were dogs, badly bred or badly raised, that turned into biters, never mind killers, we'd euthanise in a heartbeat. Everybody would be sad about it, but recognize that life in a cage for them would be cruel, but they are too dangerous to allow outside a cage. So we euthanise. They don't suffer, and they don't get the opportunity to kill again.

There are many deserving people who don't get 1/10th the healthcare that Susan Atkins is getting. Save the resources for those who contribute to society, not those who are a danger.