It's nice to read some rational thinking regarding such an emotional subject for many. Your essay allows for a civilized debate on a number of levels. For example, you make it clear that you're using a Utilitarian yardstick to measure retributive justice. A lot of people seem to be more Deontological, at least when meting out penalties to others. I feel a lot of ambivalence about the whole system.
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Thank you @creationofcare for your comment and feedback!
Yes, throwing random sentences with no backup have no meaning. Good arguments are the key!
You're definitely not the only one.