Forty people have been shot in Baltimore City, 16 fatally, within the span of 10 days — and summer is just beginning ("Deadly summer," June 30).
Maybe it is just me, but doesn't it seem that the shootings have escalated since the death penalty was abolished? The criminals have nothing to be afraid of anymore.
If those committing these crimes die, oh well. If those committing these crimes get caught and live, what do they have to look forward to? They receive three meals a day, medical and dental care and a roof over their heads, all free.