I just came across a photo of Ajmal Kasab a minute ago. the first thing that came to my mind is that he is going to be hanged sometime this year. I just feel, can law have the right to kill in the name of justice? I have a strong 'NO' in answer. what do you people think?

I'm of several minds on this subject. Murder is murder is murder, sanctioned or not. I have worked in prisons and I can tell you firsthand that jail is as close as hell on earth as we can come up with. so which is more punishment, life in prison or a swift vengeful death? Most people on death row are severely mentally ill and need treatment. 'normal' people won't do the things it takes to get on death row. on the other hand-- there is the rabid dog argument. If there is no cure, might as well humanely put them down. Honestly, I don't know what is right, and what is justice and not vengence. And being in doubt, I beleive it is best to err on the side of life.

see, i have no problem with law punishing a murderer or a criminal. my point is that killing is not and never ever a punishment. so, law cannot justify its principles of killing a criminal just because he has killed someone. isn't it?

an eye for an eye , a tooth for a tooth  this has been the law of the land for hundreds of years  in many countries death is the judgment  for criminal offenses  .sex offenders they cut off there genitals .for theft they cut off there hand ect, like it   or not  it does cut down on crime the usa has the highest crime rate  the most people in prison    .the bible says  the wages of sin is death ( gods law) man did not make this law ,but is responsible for enforcing it ....  as stated above many in prison are mental,to a point  of no help ..what do we do have such people  ?   i do not believe in killing  but we must enforce the laws and have strict no slack laws  .loop holes lawyers are bad business in many cases  ....    on a personal note  if you and your family was in danger of death  would you defend to the point of killing

Dear friends,  

Kindly go through the following link please.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_in_India


Thanks.