tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796804.post1527432727835643345..comments2023-09-06T05:58:02.522-07:00Comments on Palousitics: A Plug for the Death PenaltyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13796804.post-81064699266771135022008-01-18T13:57:00.000-08:002008-01-18T13:57:00.000-08:00I disagree, Scotty. I don't believe the death pen...I disagree, Scotty. I don't believe the death penalty is the only way to prevent further offenses and I don't believe it's the best available deterrent in the first place.<BR/><BR/>In today's culture, especially among the hard core criminal element, death is far from the worst thing that can happen. The thing criminals fear worst are each other and particularly, they fear being vulnerable to abuse by other criminals like themselves. In fact, prisoners under death sentence enjoy a certain cachet among their peers as they have proven they are bad boys not to be trifled with.<BR/><BR/>If it were up to me, instead of life in prison or the death penalty, I would impose the use of Dr. Gottlieb Burckhardt's method of lobotomy. It turns even the hardest criminal into a very docile person.<BR/><BR/>There's nothing cool about being turned into a zombie and thus vulnerable to attack by even the pettiest thug. Being lobotomized would be a much more dreadful fate for hardened criminals and it would be far cheaper for the public. Think of it; no need for expensive prison space, armed guards, or other special accommodations for ultra violent types. They could be managed in hospice settings and put to work in the community doing menial tasks.<BR/><BR/>In my opinion, that's far better than long term incarceration OR dealing with their run up to execution.<BR/><BR/>Drill 'em, neuter 'em and give 'em a street broom!Barenjagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05519954543618604696noreply@blogger.com