Personally I think we should give inmates an X amount of years (depending on the length of their sentence and crime) to prove they have realized they made a mistake and want to change and become a better person. Think of it as a probation period. If they fail, they’re put to death. Sounds harsh, but ask yourself. Considering these are people that steal, rape, kill, etc… do they deserve to be treated with respect and dignity? I think not. Everyone has a choice to be a good person, everyone has the opportunity to make good decisions. Criminals make their own choices like everyone else, and anyone can be a criminal.
Just blows my mind how we’re compassionate and considerate of individuals that don’t hold the same regards to others.