MikeK
Gold Member
The waste factor is not as simple as you seem to think.You both appear agreed Roof is a waste of space and food. There is no doubt about his guilt.
Imposing the death penalty will trigger a long sequence of appeals (years) the cost of which will closely approximate the cost of a life sentence. And you may rest assured Roof will not live long in prison. If he doesn't kill himself someone else will do it.
In Roof's example death is not a punishment. It is merciful slumber.