Quote Originally Posted by Crocodile
Quote Originally Posted by Ramil
What threat will play its role better death or imprisonment for life?
That's subjective. Even the opinions on this thread were different. Some said the life sentence (depending on the conditions, of course) is tougher than an easy death.
What would you prefer? Even in cell life can be sweet compared with the prospect of imminent death. Generally people are afraid of death (I say 'generally', but I suspect that the law is universal even though someone may think he's not afraid). And people tend not to lose hope even in severest conditions. Everything can change while you're alive but everything is finished for you once you're dead.

P.S. In many countries 'imprisonment for life' doesn't really mean that the man will be locked forever. In certain situations they may let them free after some time.