Contrary to what some might lead you to believe, under the new standard set by the Supreme Court, it would still be illegal for three teenagers to lure a fourth to an isolated spot, kill, and rob him.

True, but now the courts get to rehash the life v juvenile life issue and whether it's cruel and unusual for states with 'life means life' statutes is a valid way to deal with someone for the next 60 years.

Did I forget to mention the time when Lookout123 and I served together in Her Magesty's Navy? (provided by The Economist of 26 Feb 2005 - for credibility).

[quote=russotto] If capital punishment is to deter crime, well the difference between capital punishment verses jail must be understood by the perpetrator. Kids get shot and are complete surprised that it hurts. Why then would fear of the death penalty be any deterrent? If they don't even understand people actually die - or suffer pain - when shot; then how is capital punishment suppose to be any more effective than jail?

Yes, differences of brains between teenagers and adults is that significant.

Well, we could bring back the death penalty as a follow up to flogging.

If flogging doesn't instill a fear of pain or consequences, nothing will.

That way if they fuck up sufficiently again, they will be in a position to understand the conswquences.

What happened to don't ask/don't tell? Oh...Brit Navy...nevermind. ;)

I actually had to go back and check to make sure that was the real tw that posted that, rather than his evil twin tw. ;)

I think his password has been compromised.

now tw, that was funny. congratulations.

And you thought he was just another pretty face. :)

Did tw read the part where I said he was pretty?

ah' believe ya' gots' discuverd whos ah' really am. 'S coo', g'rl.