Norway Killer gets 21-Years

[Jester]

Let's take the case Breivik; maybe 99% of the Norwegian people would be in favor of giving him the death penalty. But what about other murders, and where do you draw the line? 95 % agreement? 75 %? or just a simple 'more than 50%? And who makes the decision where to draw the line?

Anyone with $150. And then you're Colombia.

-Jester

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While I'm not a "huge" fan of the death penalty, having the death penalty as an option is always better than not having the option. I would rather have the option, and not use it, than not have the option, and be in a position where it is the best option.

Sovereign states are still sovereign. They cannot credibly prevent themselves from using the death penalty. If Norway wanted to pass a law that this particular guy should be killed, there's nothing to stop them, unless some other country wants to invade over it.

Every country always has the option. The question is, who exercises it?

-Jester