It looks like there’s a mixed reaction all around on this one. I think the life in prison will be a better punishment than giving the guy an easy death by injection. And while none of the jurors thought there would be a martyrdom effect, I do think there would’ve been. We have to remember, the enemy is not rational and would use the beheadings of their own mothers for propaganda tapes if they thought it would help their jihad.

My personal take on this is that until we can perfect a technique whereby we can put Moussaoui to death 2,819 times, we can’t really exact the appropriate justice for this scumbag.

However, in a lifetime in jail, he may find 2,819 moments of justice exacted upon him by his new roommates.

Here’s a big roundup of reactions.