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It somewhat depends on what theory of punishment holds more sway for me at the time. As far as deterrents go, it doesn't seem to be much of one. But if one's most inclined toward isolating evildoers, it is the ultimate isolation. But I think ultimately I come down against because of the irrevocability (is that a word?) of it. You can never give someone back years of their life spent behind bars, but at least you can restore their future. There's not much restoration after the death penalty is enforced.
Plus some do-gooder part of me wants to hold out the hope of reformation until the very end.
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