Disagree.

Death isn't an appropriate punishment for theft.

There are crimes where death is an appropriate penalty, and I support a state's ability to sentence someone to die.

Hard labor for any number of years would be something I could support. I agree with you that theft is much more serious than our criminal justice system currently views it. Hard labor is neither cruel, nor unusual, when it comes to stealing property and time from someone.

I look at it like this - I'd feel bad for killing someone for breaking into my truck - but I'd sleep great if I could bash in their face with the butt of my shotgun, and then have them serve hard labor for 6 months.
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She was standin' alone over by the juke box, like she'd something to sell.
I said "baby, what's the goin' price?" She told me to go to hell.

Bon Scott - Shot Down in Flames