Boston bomber penalty phase death penalty or life in prison no parole?

SPC Michael Frugoli — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:11:14 -0400

Now that the penalty phase has begun, the big question is whether or not to give him the death penalty. 17 of the 30 charges he was convicted of carry a possible death sentence. Is this guy worth the money to put on death row or could he spend the rest of his life in prison at a much lesser cost?

My opinion I feel he deserves the death penalty for what he did. I feel for the family, the police officers and everybody who was involved. it was a tragic day and he should be held responsible for his actions. I don't believe in taking care of people like this, but the appeals process and the way the system works in the United States he may sit on death row for 30 years just wondering everybody else's thoughts.

http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-boston-tsarnaev-penalty-phase-20150419-story.html#page=1

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2015 11:12 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:12:03 -0400

Being such a well publicized act of terror, I believe he has earned the death penalty for what he has done.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Apr 27 at 2015 11:16 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:16:30 -0400

I am generally opposed to the death penalty, given how little confidence I have in government's competency to kill with justice. Further, the extra cost that would be incurred and the additional coverage and heartache caused by all the automatic appeals and motions would just be salt in wounds. Life without parole. Permanent loss of liberty, and maybe a little Roman-Style Damnatio memoriae for him and his brother seems appropriate. Let's be done with these worthless creatures, let us never speak of them again but in the indefinite and only to analyze how to prevent others from acting as they did.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2015 11:21 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:21:41 -0400

Death penalty gets my vote. However I feel the death penalty has become to light. Many who get put on it spend 15-20 years doing appeals, what is the point? My thoughts... 1 appeal and done. Within 6 months max of being assigned the death penalty, it should be carried out. Save the taxpayers some money and use a bullet or a rope. Both are cheap.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2015 11:26 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:26:28 -0400

I believe a tone should be set. Death penalty. I haven't done research but I want to assume by setting the death penalty for this crime, others would tread carefully with anything regarding terrorism. There's a lot of wannabes that just join the cause for the hell of it. Hey, let's go be terrorists and they really don't know what they're getting themselves into. Death penalty puts things into perspective. I'd hope the trend of joining an extremist group would lessen with this example. Yea, I know, wishful thinking.

If the crime fits, death penalty is fine with me. Then I remember how effective our justice system "CAN" be. That's where I feel the most conflicted.

Good topic! I'll be thinking about this all day.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2015 11:34 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:34:05 -0400

Not just life, but solitary confinement. For his life, that is a very long time. Even the victims families don't want the death penalty, as it will just drag it all back up every few years when there is yet another appeal.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Apr 27 at 2015 1:52 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:52:15 -0400

With current appeals processes, I believe it is actually more economical to sentence a man to life --vice death. Additionally, I don't support the death penalty. Regardless, any sentence will never restore the life & limb this man took. May the victims find solace --and may Tsarnaev get an understanding roommate with whom to grow old.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2015 1:54 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:54:59 -0400

MA doesn't have te death penalty.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2015 2:05 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 14:05:50 -0400

Especially after that terd flipped off the camera in his cell. I'd like to flip him off while he's getting the lethal injection!

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Apr 27 at 2015 2:15 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 14:15:08 -0400

Capt Richard I P. gave a great response. I'd only add that these people be given life in solitary with NO contact with the outside world. No media, no crazed fans and supporters, no psycho pen pals, just time........endless time...........

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Apr 27 at 2015 2:17 PM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 14:17:01 -0400

Death penalty .. No question about it.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Apr 27 at 2015 3:29 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:29:21 -0400

As taxpayers we spend a lot to keep these criminals alive in prison, but with that said we spend a lot of taxpayer dollars while they sit on death row. Just an opinion!

Response by SFC Charles S. made Apr 27 at 2015 4:43 PM

SFC Charles S. — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 16:43:13 -0400

While I am voting for the Death Penalty, I'm torn because, is that what he really wants? I would like to see justice for all of the victims but I would also like to see him not get the satisfaction of being declared a martyr to any of those ISIS dune goons. I also wonder how the folks at the federal penitentiary, "or Penial Entry" treat this guy. He might start to actually regret his actions after a year or two of dancing in high heels for his cellmaster.

Response by SFC Joseph James made Apr 27 at 2015 6:20 PM

SFC Joseph James — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:20:44 -0400

Death! Next issue.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2015 6:26 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:26:33 -0400

I vote death, which is what my tat has on it, that I got before Nam. "Death To My Enemies"
But, he may want death and be considered a hero, by his gutless, ISIS buddies.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 27 at 2015 6:34 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:34:51 -0400

May he rot in prison mentally and physically for the rest of his long life.

Response by SGT Michael Touchet made Apr 27 at 2015 9:19 PM

SGT Michael Touchet — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 21:19:31 -0400

Without a doubt he should receive death.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2015 5:22 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:22:16 -0400

I say tie him up and set an arsenal of pressure cookers around him. All while broadcasting on national TV. Eye for an eye for him, no peacefull drifting-off to 72-virginland

Response by PO2 Peter Klein made Sep 30 at 2015 10:39 PM

PO2 Peter Klein — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:39:52 -0400

Do not execute the thug that way he cannot be considered a martyr.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Sep 30 at 2015 11:29 PM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 23:29:20 -0400

I think that they should blow him up.