While capital punishment may or may not have deterred would-be offenders from committing such offences, the indisputable fact is that the offenders are removed, never to be able to repeat their crimes. This should tilt the scales in favour of capital punishment, as society will be rid of a potential social menace permanently.

YAP SWEE HOO, ST Forum

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