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Definately get the impression that this is going to go down to proximity. Natch, the closer you are to the crime the more severe penalty you will demand. However much I despise the death penalty there a few significant points about this act of terrorism compared to others that we are all (especially in Britain) more familiar with.
-Largest act of terrorism on US soil (Am I right with this?)
-Act committed by a single person, working alone (That was the result of the trial) - compare "typical" large group/militia terrorism
-Steadfast refusal to admit guilt, followed by the request for early death, followed by attempted appeal
compare the terrorism that we face in the UK, primarily focused on a single issue, committed by a small number of groups whose indivudual members cannot be identified.
To be honest I don't know whether I approve of the action or not - I think the crime warrents it, but it's too soon after the trial with too many unresolved issues.
What I do know is that I _completely_ disagree with victims (or their relatives) having any influence over the result of a trial, or determination of punishment.
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