I believe I am also in concert with Rapaire and Susu's Hubby - If you read my post guys you will see I say that vengance (read punishment) is the only justification for the death sentence. I am in full agreement with that and always have been even though I am not in favour of the death penalty itself. Yes, if someone close to me was muredered and there was no doubt at all who did it I may even want to perform the punishment myself - I don't know. I hope I am never in that position. I would also defend my person, family and home to the extent of homocide should the need arise . These things are all in the heat of the moment or passionate decisions though. As I said early - no answers from me. Only more questions;-)

I hope I can trust the UK legal system. I hope I can trust the US one when I visit there but there are, unfortunately, numerous accounts of when they have failed - Im both punishing innocent people and freeing the guilty. How on earth can we rely on these people to meter out the punishments when we know they are wrong? How can we rely on these systems to ensure that justice is not miscarried? Quite simply - we can't! Any answers out there?

As for other countries... Well. Sorry. I don't know then too well, What I do know is that there are countries throughout the world that are noted for there severe stance on crime - particularly drug dealing. There are also countries in the world that are noted for corrupt governments and poor legal systems. I am NOT saying that Singapore is one of these but when you get the sitution where a tough stance meets a corrupt official all hell breaks loose.

"Ahhh. Mr Gnome. Welcome to our country. I would now like your Fuji camera in payment for my welcoming you. What! You do not want to give it to me? What is this little packet of white powder I suddenly notice in the camera case..."

Cheers

DtG