To the editor:
The Kohberger courtroom sentencing scene was a trainwreck that exposed America’s extreme ignorance of history.
Our wise ancestors would never have tolerated such an unjust plea deal. In fact, plea bargaining was outlawed at times and in parts of America because it lacked a sufficient deterrent effect.
The twisted pleasure Kohberger got out of killing four innocent college students earned him a sentence of free room and board for the rest of his life.
You could see in his eyes at court that he was laughing inside at how easy he got off.
Our Bible specifies an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, and a life for a life for a reason. We no longer seem to understand why proportionate justice is necessary for establishing domestic tranquility in the community.
The emotional testimony and sermonizing of relatives will not stop mass murders from continuing to explode in America.
A sentence of four lifetimes in prison without parole is beyond silly. The judge might have dished out 40 lifetime sentences, and still not gotten anywhere near to justice.
America does not need symbolism, America needs justice.
Kimball Shinkoskey
Utah
