[malvachat]

Always a hard one this.
If mistakes are made,you can't go back.
We have had a number of cases here in the UK,
where years later after massive campaigns people
were found to be innocent.
In some of the IRA cases they were fitted up by the police.
Now,at least then they can still get a life after release.
If your point is that it acts as a deterrent,maybe.
I think maybe to proper people,but to scum bags,I'm not sure.
Maybe each time an execution takes place,it has a short term effect.
My only worry is you've got the right person and the verdict is correct.
As to executing scum,much as it's against my gentle nature I say yes.