"J. R. Molloy" wrote:
>
> > We don't give robbers the death penalty. It is a disproportionate
> > punishment (those who disagree are invited to respond to my other message
> > raising this point).
> >
> > Hal
>
> Actually, we *do* give robbers the death penalty, if they steal for the purpose
> of espionage.
> (The Rosenbergs were executed for stealing national security secrets.)
Moreover, there have been many people hung for horse and cattle stealing, while
setting fire to an occupied dwelling is also a capital offense.
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