Craig, the older life sentenced felons with health issues are creating more economic issues. Not all murderers or murders are the same. Killing a spouse in the heat of passion (not that passion) is different than a serial killer killing for thrills. When Geo and I started practicing in Georgia, murderers were eligilbe for parole after 7 years on a life sentence. It went to 14 and is now 30 years. When I first starting practice, I did an appeal for a man who was convicted of murdering his wife. He got out on parole before the appeal was heard and denied. He never gave anyone trouble after that. Some people need to be locked up forever; some don't. Gil