The recent passing of whole of life terms for the murderers Levi Bell and Steven Wright in the past week have brought into question the return of the death penalty. A recent popular but unscientific survey in The Sun suggested there was mass public support for such a move.
As a Christian, its a choice I have never been able to support in the ultimate question - could I push the button/pull the lever? No, I couldn't do that - or sit there as a witness.
But if the person convicted of whole of life chooses to end their own life rather than spend the rest of their life in jail, I would hand then a pill or potion to end their life now. OK, this may not be justice (ie - they get a nice safe pill, while their victims died in pain and suffering), but it is justice in the end of their life - and its much cheaper for the tax payer.
Thoughts? It is still a free vote issue for MP's, but should they now debate the issue? Also, would passing such a law for those convicted of whole of life terms to choose to terminate their lives via assisted suicide, also allow those suffering from terminal diseases wishing to exit this life the same privilege?
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