THE capture and shooting of Osama bin Laden could indeed be considered a merciful execution.
What trial was needed for a man who had masterminded a horrendous death to almost 3,000 innocent civilians?
Having shown no remorse for those deaths, he had continued to plot more death and disaster for those who opposed him.
Terrorists are the lowest form of human life.
They do not plan to convert people to their cause but terrify and destroy those of other beliefs.
They bring disgrace to moderate Muslims, who for centuries have been happy to live side by side with Christians and others, in mutual respect.
Terrorism today has reached the point of escalation that necessitates new laws.
A trial and imprisonment is too lenient for terrorists who cruelly plot to take human life.
It is time to bring back capital punishment for these murderers, while retaining the law as it now stands for others who kill.
ALBA THORNING (Mrs) York Road Headington Oxford
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