In India, there had been only three executions in 15 years,
so I never gave capital punishment much thought. But after two high-profile hangings
in the last few weeks, I’ve been thinking of little else. And I am not sure
where I stand.
Sure, some crimes deserve the ultimate punishment. But when
people protest on the streets, demanding a death sentence, you wonder if it is
justice they seek, or vengeance?
Yes, fear of death might be a deterrent to crime, but is
life sentence not as bad?
Does we have the moral right to take the life of another?______
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