The truly evil would be those who plan, then carry out, a murder. We aren't talking about kids who don't understand smacking Jimbo in the head can have negative repercussions. We're talking about killers with records committing a crime because they were betting they could get away with it. He bet wisely, didn't he.
I'm tired of hearing all the debate about the DP and it's "purposes". Here's what it boils down to: Take a life, give a life...your own. I don't care if it offends some of the more weak-kneed, nor do i care if helps reduce crime. It makes sure the perp in that case doesn't do it again, regardless of his or her age.