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It's not a matter of whether or not he deserves it.
We have an eighth amendment to the U.S. constitution and if you're not familiar with it, this is it:
Very simple. No cruel punishments. Regardless of whether you or anyone else feels that they deserve to be tortured.
Well torture is your definition of it, not one I agree with. I'm not American and don't know your constitution, or care to know it but it seems your own government doesn't agree with you. Regardless of whether you or anyone else feels that way.
Really? You wouldn't be tortured by knowing the exact time and date of your death and knowing that nothing you did would stop it?
Because I think I can safely say that would be torture for most people.
For most people, yes, I'd agree with.
For someone who's killed, usually multiple people, I think they view life and death a bit different to the average person. Regardless of semantics, this 'torture' isn't cruel or unusual, it's a consequence and one that is afforded to them in the interest of fairness to allow appeals etc.
As soon as the judges gavel bangs, they could be immediately shot. Would that be better?
Why even have a judge? Why not let police just kill them? Why give them a trial at all?