There is another argument for killing Breivik. It's to protect society. You think someone who killed 77 kids can be trusted? Can be rehabilitated? People *have* escaped from prison. If Breivik did, there is NO DOUBT he would kill again. Even in prison, it is putting guards at risk, fellow prisoners at risk, just to let Breivik live in proximity to other people.
Ted's analogy of killing Breivik to putting a suffering animal to death humanely is almost right. But Breivik is not a suffering animal; he's a vicious one. Any society, even Norway, would kill a wild, carnivorous animal (like a panther or a grizzly bear) that was loose in a public space. Blame is not the issue. Breivik is not currently 'loose,' but humans are clever. He very well could escape. And even if not, the insanely lenient 21-year sentence might actually stick, and he'd be out again. That is NOT in the public interest.
Wit. Directed by Mike Nichols, Starring Emma Thompson. Woman is dying of cancer: that's the whole plot. And it's not sad! Until... until... one scene that I can't even think about without getting a lump in my throat, when the old teacher comes to visit. It's so freaking sad, you might pass out.
Ted's analogy of killing Breivik to putting a suffering animal to death humanely is almost right. But Breivik is not a suffering animal; he's a vicious one. Any society, even Norway, would kill a wild, carnivorous animal (like a panther or a grizzly bear) that was loose in a public space. Blame is not the issue. Breivik is not currently 'loose,' but humans are clever. He very well could escape. And even if not, the insanely lenient 21-year sentence might actually stick, and he'd be out again. That is NOT in the public interest.
No kidding, rent it.