Did Gollum deserve death?

[Raynor]

Originally Posted by Lal

I don't say he definitely did NOT do it, just that we don't know for sure, which is far more satisfying.

I fail to see what shadow of doubt lies on the account of the woodmen; is it because they are woodmen?? That is just genetical fallacy. The timing and the manner of facts are highly relevant for Gollum's fault, and in tone with his past deeds. It seems to me that you simply re-state your opinion while not addressing counter evidences to it. Nobody in the book, or Tolkien elsewhere, shares or backs this position.