Those advocating the return of the death penalty for major crime have their case eroded by the success of DNA in proving that many innocent people have been convicted and gaoled for crimes they did not commit.
The relentless march of released prisoners - some after decades in prison - is proof that judges and juries do not always get it right.
At the same time that DNA is releasing the innocent from incarceration, it is also being mishandled and sending the innocent to prison.
The difference is that without the death penalty there is some hope that a mistake may eventually be recognised - the prisoner released - and compensated for the time spent behind bars.
The death penalty delivers a punishment that is total - and permanent !
Australia is one of many countries to abolish the death penalty. The relentless march of science is proving that decision to be a wise one !
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