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Originally Posted by me283
A victim, no. But there may be some who would urge us to "understand" him, and maybe even forgive him. It is hard to believe, but remember that there were people who thought that Myra Hindley should be released? As time passes, people seem to forget just how heinous some crimes really are. I also recall reading somewhere that there was a possibility of Peter Sutcliffe applying for parole in the future. Back when he was sentenced, who would ever have thought that?
In addition, we must also remember that there is always a possibility (however tiny) that he could go free by other means.
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You're right (God, I can't believe I'm agreeing with you
again 
) but, using Sutcliffe as an example, it is entirely feasible that any sentence passed could ensure that "parole" would not be an option (I'm using inverted commas 'cos I'm not sure how early release is handled when it comes to genocide). Also, I personally feel that it is unlikely that there would be a body of people who campaign for Husseins release (although I accept that I may well be proved wrong).
Also, while you again correct in saying that there is a small possibility of him escaping / being set free / whatever, I don't feel he would be free for long. Let's face it, he was found when he was hiding in a hole in the ground, and he would be one of the most wanted men in the world.