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Good. This was an unconscionable crime and the defendant has not demonstrated significant contrition (the allocution phase of the plea agreement must have been interesting); however, capital punishment is barbaric and has no place in society.
I think people sentenced to life in prison should have a right to choose execution instead.
This is an interesting point I haven't seen before. I think I agree, but only after suicide for medical patients is legal. And also, what about people not in a life sentence (whether a shorter sentence or someone not incarcerated)? Should they have any legal outlet?
Is there a difference between wanting to kill yourself and not wanting to live through a life sentence?
This is an approach to life sentences I've considered before; I would suggest the prisoner could only petition for execution after being incarcerated for a significant period (20 years or so maybe?) and having exhausted all possible legal appeals. The delay is there to ensure it's not a decision taken in desperation and haste. By that point, if any new evidence to exonerate them is going to turn up, it probably has, although I acknowledge that's not always the case.
I'm not sure I'd equate it to voluntary euthenasia as the prisoner isn't leaving jail alive either way. On the other hand, I can see why linking the two makes sense too.
And having to have lived with the consequences of their actions for a signifigant period of time.
No taking "the easy way out" of their punishment.
Might have to start revisiting capital punishment if governors/presidents continue to use sell pardons.