Plus, they often get their own special pupose built prison which aint that
cheap either.


The money is one thing but when you look historically at the amount of
people executed that are later found to be innocent, you really rethink.


Theres a good movie about this with Kevin Spacey called called "The Life of
David Gale" which I really enjoyed.

DRE

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Graeme [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 10:51 AM
To: CF-Community
Subject: Re: Yeah!!

> So, how can 20+ years of keeping them in prison cost more than the
> execution? Unless someone is REALLY ripping off the state, then you're
> gonna save Millions, aren't you?

IIRC, it's mostly legal costs.

> I'm not pro or anti execution, just anti the way we "pander" to
> criminals who are in prisons

I think a fundamental question is whether prison is for rehabilitation or
punishment. What is considered pandering by the punishment side may be seen
as a means of rehabilitation by the other side.

-Kevin
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