This is why I'm for the death penalty.

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So, what is the purpose of ending this murder's life?

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I'm not above admiting that retribution is high on the list. For the victim's family that's a valid reason. To this day I hope that justice is visited upon OJ and his life is ended early, painfully, violently while he pisses his pants.

There's also the validation of life to consider. As a society we state in certain terms that some acts of murder will cost you your life because we value life so much. The deterent aspect will be debated but I know it to be nonzero.