Debatable Topic

Just as a basic warning, this is a very... debatable topic. I'm sorry if I some how offend you; I don't mean to. I am simply stating my opinion.

"I don't believe in the death penalty, except when people kill children."


The quote above (or something every similar to it) was on CSI -- which I just finished watching-- tonight, and it made me start thinking.

I understand the people who are against it. I also understand the people for it. I think I might fall some where in the middle of it. I believe, if you kill someone, you forfeit your right to life; It is the decision of everyone else what happens to you.

In my opinion....

If you killed your friend/someone you knew/a family member (with the exception of a/your child) in a fit of rage?
Life in high security prison, with no chance of parole. Ever.

If you killed someone (including children?) on accident? (and by accident I mean an undeniable accident, that you had no idea it would kill them..... Is there such a thing?)
Possible Jail time?... I'm not exactly sure on this one.

If you were stupid as hell and did not use your judgment, and ended up killing someone? (Like drunk driving)
Jail time.
If it was a child, pregnant woman, or multiple people, lots of jail time.

If you planed out how to kill someone (with the exception of a child) and did it?
Death penalty.

If you planed to kill someone, and ended up killing a child along the way?
Front of the line for death penalty list.

If you planed to kill a child, and do?
You deserve something much much worse then the death penalty can offer you.


As you have (Hopefully) noticed, all my opinions are based on circumstances. Everything is different, depending on your situation. Also, some of these can vary a little bit. (Based on circumstances of course.)