McGrath, it may not be that different from what the government sanctions the military to do, but I think what gets to a lot of us is that what McV did was so unexpected. I do NOT mean, in any way, to defend atrocities of war or military actions, esp. against civilians, but at least we know there could be casualties when those things are put into action. Random acts of violence of individuals, esp. in the extreme, will always seem more horrific, IMO.

I don't like the death penalty, as I said. I honestly cannot see what good it would do for the taxpayers to support McV living for another 50 years or whatever he would live to be, naturally. And, as I also said, I am surprised at myself for saying it. I have not followed this case in anything but a slight way, except when it happened, so it's not like I've invested all kinds of emotions in it. I think part of why I don't feel anything for him is his defiant stance of righteousness for his acts. It's difficult, for me at least, to care about someone so unrepenetant.

kat