>A lack of familiarity with the practices of other countries makes it easier >to go on thinking of the U.S. as a progressive, tolerant society and makes >the practice seem less "cruel and unusual". > >Susan The death penalty was outlawed in 1967 in Australia. The primary reasons for this are: 1) people can be wrongly convicted as was the case with the last man hanged in Australia - Ronald Ryan. 2) It is inhumane. Respectfully, [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Interesting: Your people glorified organised violence for 40 centuries, but you imprison those who employ it privately." Mr Spock. Star Trek 'Dagger of the Mind'
