Death sentence must be returned

SCOTLAND on Sunday does not back the death sentence "even though opinion polls regularly show support for a return of the death penalty" ('Justice, not revenge', Comment February 24).

Why do you fly in the face of public opinion? Surely it is this type of aloof attitude which creates so many problems in the UK today. Know-it-all politicians impose laws which we neither need nor want and refuse to address the real issues which affect our daily lives. Publications such as yours should be championing public opinion to try to bring about reform.

Those who commit evil acts must be punished through having their right to life removed. This would act as a deterrent and be in accord with the human rights of the victims' families.

Brian Davey, Tranent

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