Yes. No questions asked.

What are people's thoughts regarding Japan has just put to death of a male (found guilty of all charges), the male Raped a number of women, then cut all their bodies up, I believe 1 or 2 women were not dead when he cut them up. This is the first criminal put to death in Japan for many years. I fully support the penalty given by the Court. What do you think ?

I do have mixed reaction on this. Yes, death penalty is cruel, but did the person kill a person and if yes, was the killer a mentally ill or so. That is why, when I took Criminal Law course, we cannot sentence a person to death (there is no death penalty in Canada anyway). Criminal are send to have a Psychiatrist assessment first to see if they are deem to stand trail before any punishment are imposed.

Hey this is Rewardia...mostly petrol heads...so is it stoning by the public...hanging..being shot..electric shock or poisoning...we could televise it...it would be better than most the content on channel 7 9 or 10....if you kill people FOR killing people you are just as worthless stupid and evil as they are...but that's just my opinion... Edited 14-Jun-25 20:10pm

currently in Au life= 7 years all meds are FREE, you pay for nothing and your allowed to earn money { it's not much but it would be slave labour money}. All the leather work you see on police horses are jail made except the saddle. Hey, their learning a new trade for when their released. But I'm not sticking up for them, you do a crime you do adult time, kids included.

YES!

I’m in 2 minds. I’m fully aware that the punishment of no freedom is funded by taxpayers and it’s not cheap (disagree some says prison is just a downgrade of hotel, it’s freedom that they don’t have). I am also aware that not everyone in prison are guilty, some was in the wrong place, at the wrong time, plus lack of funds to fight for themselves. If rape is serious enough for their lives, I know many people should be dead long ago (way too many girls have been raped but doesn’t have the courage or means to stand up for themselves)… thanks to a masculine law enforcement culture. I have followed some court cases, I hate to be the jurors to put an unknown person to dead. If the argument in court was biased and I made a mistake, I would be just as guilty as a criminal to cause a death. I like to think most (if not all) people should be given resources and chance to thrive and be better. Who should deserve the position to be in charge of another person’s life?

No - but life imprisonment without parole would be appropriate. No-one has the right to take a life - final judgement is in God's hands and we are all accountable to Him.

Yes but we should do so immediately upon the last plea running out. Otherwise they could escape or be pardoned by a soft-hearted governor!

YES it would dimmish the numbers that are clogging up the jail overcrowding Life in jail is only 7 years!

Yes definitely if there is absolutely no doubt that they did the crime

Yes absolutely 💯 do the crime pay the price an eye for an eye

The death penalty serves a useful purpose. Incarceration for life is expensive, does not lead to rehabilitation of the criminal, and is a waste of space and resources. If an animal bites or attacks, it is euthanized. Should we instead cage the offending animal for the rest of its life?

Absolutely.

You need to be seriously worried about any idea that lyn r 364552 approves of...this is the first one she likes...should we also eat dead people lyn?..,.its all about sustainability right?.. Edited 13-Jun-25 22:23pm

No. The death penalty is nothing more than legalized murder, and what does it achieve? Sometimes people who commit a crime decide that if convicted they will face the death penalty so they kill their victim. I believe they should be punished, and not the holiday type of punishment they get nowadays. Not only should they go to gaol, but they should also have to make restitution. If you steal a car and destroy it why shouldn't you have to pay the person who owned the car? If you kill a bread winner why shouldn't you have to contribute to the family's upkeep? I bet if people got hit in the pocket they might think twice about going out and committing another crime.

No. Life is life is life. Someone in my family was rped and murdered and I still don't believe in the death penalty. It's not our life to take, it's God's.

Yes

No, too many innocent people will be killed. Also it calls for somebody else to commit murder.

NO.

FOR SOME PEOPLE- YES. ONES WHO COMMIT MOST HORRID ACTS.

Yay or Nay, a hard question to answer. Your gut says yes but history says no because of the corruption that is out there in those who investigate and prosecute the crimes.

yes provided it is 100% true

No! The justice system is about money. The poor will be the main ones on death row. Families suffer on both sides. The cycle will continue with anger, hatred etc. There have been far too many convicted of murder and found innocent years down the track. Their lives ruined but our system thinks money will solve that! Improve sentencing and the mental health system would be a great start.

Only if they plead guilty. If they are wrongly convicted you can't reverse the sentence.

pedophiles, muderes and rapists after first offence found guilty on the basis of no doubt not reasonable doubt.

From my point of view get rid of it. How does it make the people deciding any better than the criminals

It's easy to bluntly say kill these monsters. But the ten commandments say DO NOT KILL. If we end their lives we are as bad as them. Lock them up and make them do hard work.

Serial killers most definitely

Why do we keep hearing on the news about how some one who has been behind bars for 10-20 years is suddenly found innocent. Or make such a big on going deal about a murder. It's all just money. Why insnt the death penalty a murder too then. I don't think so because the system is so stuffed up they might kill someone by mistake. Police are still continually killing people by mistake already in brisbane darwin and alice springs. Why kill more? If in doubt destroy a Neo robot.

No I don't believe in the death penalty. But the person is keep in the cell for 23 hours a day, only allowed out for some exercise and a shower for 1 hour. Does not have a TV in the cell, has limited access to other media (no internet) only approved books. Some my it to harsh but it is better than being dead. And life means life.

yes, especially for those that commit mass shootings etc.

I know there is a knee jerk reaction to hearing and reading about these sort of people but as I have no knowledge of how their brains work I can't throw instant condemnation. I leave it to our best legal brains to make those decisions and hope that the legal result is the right one!

Save the taxes for the good people .Murders should not see the light of day darkness is a reminder who's light that they took away .Australian jails are 5 star not like other countries and we should send non Australians back to their own country so they pay the taxes for these people . Rapist become A eunuch so save more attacks . Put the vote to the tax payers .

Grizzly topic . Grizzly crimes deserve a grizzly end .Why spend years upon years keeping these psychopaths fed and housed when there is clearly no remorse , no body for the families to bury and say goodbye to nor any kind of rehabilitation signs in the jail itself. I would give them a 5 year period of so called humanitarian grace where they undertake intense work to repay community, in-depth ongoing interrogations to get victims answers , solitary confinement inbetween , and the distinct timelines all laid out for them if they cannot show any signals of reform in order to live . This is of course for the most heinous of crimes that have been unequivocally proven beyond doubt to have been perpetrated by said offender. A good example ...finding someone's body parts in offender's bedroom cupboard perhaps? Followed by a confession with more gladly shown to police on discovery of .. ..

yes. its time to stop being soft on such crimes.

Definitely if murder is proven without a doubt, why should taxpayers have to keep these people in luxury and money is being wasted building more jails, perhaps it would make them think twice

YES

YES

As long as there is 100% certainty they are guilty absolutely. The cost of "maintaining" their useless lives is outrageous. It would be nice if the young criminals of today think twice about their actions, probably not their brains wouldn't understand that, but it's nice to dream.

No.

Yes they are taking up space in this over crowded world

yes bring it back the prisons are over full as it is and will only get worse

Yes as there is no justice at the moment. It's saver in jail.

Yes, yes,yes.

No

YES

this would stop the bad crimes that are committed by offenders, but what happens if the person is not guilty and we sentence the wrong person to death?

Yes we should as these people are no use to society

IF you are an illegal immigrant

Multiple life sentence and multiple conviction in criminal activities. You intently take lives you forfeit your right to live.

only when its 100% sure the person is guilty.couple here in australia who should go.oxygen thieves and it costs a fortune to maintain them.we have a epidemic of domestic violence and women are being killed by egomaniac men so yes for them.only need 1 -5 to go and others will think twice about it

Yes, must be 💯 sure.

No

No

No

Yes, as long as its definite.

Yes definately

Yes

yes

For serial killers, horrific crimes against any person and DNA proves it, then yes I say bring back the death penalty. Keeping these individuals alive in jail with all the benefits whilst the victims have to live with the circumstances of losing a loved one is immoral in my opinion. Then if these perpetrators get cancer or some other disease they are treated with the best on offer and expect to be let out of jail for the remaining time left - NOOOO ..... Child molesters are another area that needs more done. The children have to live all their lives with the aftermath and these creeps get a few years and are then let out to do their ugly worst on more children. Firstly, I would castrate them and then they would go to jail for life without parole and not have any privileges. Jail is supposed to be a punishment - let the punishment then fit the crime. Rape seems to be minimized by the courts. The poor girl/woman is basically raped over and over again in the court. Her life is paraded and maligned and twisted whereas the rapist is portrayed as the good guy even though he might have a history of rape on record but this cannot be bought up. If it is so for the rapist then the poor girl should also be given this privilege. Many women get raped and just won't go to court due to the treatment they receive so the guy keeps on doing it and more women are damaged by his or in some cases their actions. I know some stupid women cry rape and this is also abhorrent.

Definitely. It could prevent people from attacking and killing others.

Yes, if it can be proved with 100% evidence that the attack causing death or grievous body harm the death penalty should be used. Why should the taxpayer spend $$$$$ supporting them at all. Support should be given to people / organizations connected to the victims ("those who are left to pick up the pieces").

Absolutely Elvira D, I could not agree more with what you have presented. Well done.

100%!!!!!!!

Yes

yes we should

I believe strongly in the death penalty for people that commit horrendous crimes doesn't matter if they hurt babies/children/elderly/parents etc. The problem is that when these criminals are caught and thrown in prison they never learn. there should be no bail nor parole. The fact that they are feed/given a bed have the gym, pool, tv, computer billard table where does punishment fit in, its our tax money that is wasted to keep them in the community, almost hotel style while innocent individuals or families who have been touched by these awful crimes need to live in constant fear with the pain for the rest of their lives. there is no justice

Yes

Yes as there is no deterrent for any major crimes. You can murder some one in Australia and get a minimumof 6 years, rape and kill a child and get 8 years. Where is the acountability for the crime. If there was a death penalty maybe they might think twice before they commiting a crime.

Yes I do But the first one to be hung a the law makers (politicians)

I think so, look at the poor people who are starving and living on the streets, when murderers and rapists have a roof over their heads, a bed to sleep on, hot showers and food, who don't deserve it.

I think so. Some crimes are unforgivable. Rapists and violence and abuse on children. I wouldn't give them the opportunity to commit the same crimes ever. Edited 13-Jun-25 14:20pm

Hang em high.

Other parts of the world see the US jails as a joke! There's other parts of the world where jails have cruel and unusual punishments. US needs to shape up to show the world that we can "cowboy up" and punish harsh to the horrendous crime offenders.

definitely

What ever happened to "time in jail with hard labour"? Sitting quietly and being looked after is not punishment. Let's wake up and carry out death penalty for the worst crimes.

Yes, especially pedophils & child murderers .. when it's proven without a doubt.

It depends on your values. Supporters say it delivers justice and deters crime; opponents cite the risk of wrongful execution, lack of deterrence, and human rights concerns. Many now favor life without parole as a safer, ethical alternative.

Yes when there is no shadow of a doubt. Why pay to keep these inferior types of humans, sometimes let out to do the same thing again. Where is the justice in that? Our prisons are too soft look at South America they do not stand for pussyfooting around. Trouble here in Australia prison life is too good and inmates live better than the poor homeless people. eg TV, good meals where is the punishment??

yes you did the crime you must pay for it.

Yes, especially for paedophiles, serial killers and rapists. They don't deserve any fair treatment.

Yes for Peodophiles, Serial Killers and Terrorists..! :-)

Isn't it just a little hypocritical to claim your a Christian (Thou Shall Not Kill) and still call for the Death Penalty? This punishment is simply revenge, not justice.

We most certainly should for all high end dangerous criminals i.e sex offenders, murderers and serious child abusers. In New Zealand we don’t have it and our politicians (across all parties) are too whimpy for even a reasoned public debate. Meanwhile people continue to die or have their lives ruined due to these offenders constantly creating more victims.

People often say that the death penalty is NOT a deterrent. Well...it sure is to the perpetrator!

most definitely but the people must be 100% sure beforehand that they actually have done the crime.

definately

Absolutely yes . . . But must be 💯 certain the person is guilty

Yes, especially if this is related to a child. Must have definitive proof and definitely if they are a repeat offender.

Yes they should it's time

YES UIFY OU DOT HE CRIME YOU MUST DO THE TIME

No, too big a risk that they are not guilty and this does not allow for things like competancy and extenuating circumstances, and I dont want that on my soul

Yes

Absolutely yes. It always amazes me tat people forget what they have done to hose that did their crime. They also talk about the expense when our tax dollars are still giving them life. Plus we would no for sure they would never do it again

Yes, Death penalty for those who have, without a doubt, killed someone, intentionally. A life for a life. Why should they continue to live after denying someone else a life. Rapists, child abusers, chop off their manhood , if that not possible death penalty. They can not be rehabilitated

"When seeking revenge always dig two graves"

If it reduces serious crime. The usa and many some other nations do have it. For murder proven beyond doubt. For mass murders, those esp. Kids being shot at american schools, just one example.

No. There's too much opportunity for error. Too many people have been found guilty, only not to be guilty at all.

How can you teach people it’s wrong to kill by killing them. Makes you just as bad