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Politics : Long Live The Death Penalty!

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To: louisebaltimore who wrote (390)1/16/2003 11:23:26 AM
From: Bill  Read Replies (1) of 828
 
<< the conscience-less killer isn't likely to be deterred by the realization that the DP may be applied. >>

But how can that be known? Also, the statement may apply to a portion of conscience-less killers, maybe even the majority, but all? What about conscience-less killers trapped in a hostage situation? Successful negotiators talk them out regularly using the DP threat as a bargaining tool.
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