Why should those convicted of “attempted murder,” be rewarded with a lighter sentence merely for their incompetance?

Attempted murder is NOT mere assault.

Often the victim is grievously wounded and suffers disabling injuries for life, often years are taken off the victim’s life due to the impact of those injuries.

No, I believe that the main problem with the death penalty is that it is NOT used enough!

Attempted murder, child molestation are two crimes that come to mind that merit that ultimate penalty. The fact that this monster stabbed a fifteen month old makes him even more eligible, in my book.