injustice...retribution.

last night i had an interesting conversation with a relative around my work with prisoners and their children. during the conversation i came to a point when i just realised... people are really sinister. during this conversation i heard my Relative say that any murderer should "be needled".

whilst i was thinking about this today i thought about Jesus' teaching on the sermon on the mount, "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment." (matt 5: 21-22).

myt reli also used the eye for an eye debate. which is quickly followed up by a lot of love your enemies passages... easily refuted.

but what should be done with murderers, rapists and paedophiles? is justice about retribution or restoration?