Murder vs. Attempted Murder
Here's a question I've been pondering:
Should murder and attempted murder have different penalties?
I think an attempted murder charge should carry the same consequences as actually killing somebody.
Think about it; by giving someone a lesser sentence, we're rewarding them for failing!
The goal of putting a murderer in jail, is to keep him off the streets and protect society. Possibly to rehabilitate him, but that's another topic.
Does society need less protection from someone who only attempted murder?
-- Joel
Should murder and attempted murder have different penalties?
I think an attempted murder charge should carry the same consequences as actually killing somebody.
Think about it; by giving someone a lesser sentence, we're rewarding them for failing!
The goal of putting a murderer in jail, is to keep him off the streets and protect society. Possibly to rehabilitate him, but that's another topic.
Does society need less protection from someone who only attempted murder?
-- Joel