Terbo your post was truly heartfelt, and so unfortunate. So very sorry for your heart break. This is exactly why I have to agree with you about the death penalty. It is said "an eye for an eye." I do believe punishment should be handled according to the severity of the crime.
I also agree with you on the Three Strikes Your out law. You saw how quickly it changed to being violent crimes. Because it was totally unsuited for a criminal history of robberies or drugs. I believe that a violent crime offender should be done the same as he has done to another. But this law allows these criminals not only once or twice but 3 "violent" crime convictions to put them away for 25 to life. It makes me sick.