ts principle and standard? None other than the principle of equality...any undeserved evil that you inflict on someone else among the people is one that you do to yourself...only the law of retribution can determine exactly the kind and degree of punishment.
             With regards to capital punishment in just America, I would like to know is the life sentence for first-degree murder genuine in the 50 states, or are these sentences cut short by parole? Assuming there is additional expense for these life sentences, can that expense be offset in any way? Are life sentences adequately punitive?
             I thought the Pope's view on this moral issue was interesting. He does condone the death penalty, but he seems to have the right questi
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