"can someone explain to me why pirates should get the death penalty while some pervert who tortures and murders a child gets life in prison with the possibility of parole?"

I can't.

I hear you, Kendall. I know that being armed (carrying a weapon) is against the law, but truth is that in certain sections of certain cities I do. The cops bust me I get my ass kicked in court. That's better imo than getting it kicked on the street and ending up dead.