Beliefs of my Parents

Not saying they were wrong......but I've recently become aware that I am finally separating from the long held beliefs of my parents. Owning my own mind more and more! I NEVER questioned my beliefs on political, social and economic issues for a very long time. They were the same as my parents! I did not have a thought of my own. For me, it was a given, that I should believe in capital punishment. Why not punish the guilty? Make them pay, suffer the way their victims suffered. What is extremely heartbreaking to me is the recent killing of Donald Pettit, in front of his 12 year old daughter. I cried when I heard of it, and again when the news reported that the alleged killer had been found. I had an immediate thought - now that is someone that should be executed. My anger was that strong, and I justified it more because his daughter saw her father shot in cold blood, and his wife lost a 20 year partner. However, upon instant re-examination of this feeling, I remembered why I am still not a supporter of capital punishment. It makes society no better than the killer. My husband does not share my belief, and I am aware that my daughter does not believe in capital punishment. We have an open exchange of views, in fact this is encouraged. Let's all pray for Donald Pettit's loved ones.