I have long advocated just that punishment Jed, and have been roundly castigated for it; psychological damage, cruel and unusual, and all that.
But I agree with you.
Now how about this as an addition; that the families of the victims be exempt from all taxes. After all, how fair is it for them to have to contribute to supporting the life of someone who deprived them of the life of a loved one? The prisoner gets food, shelter, recreation, and medical care; all paid for by taxes.
It is sometimes difficult for the family of the victims to provide these things for themselves, but they must contribute, through their taxes, to the upkeep of the very person who hurt them.
Think about that.

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