You have to think about this rationally. I know you want to see it suffer, but that won't actually solve anything.

[Think about it rationally, says the guy who let his feelings get in the way of seeing who the SQUIP really was. Easier said when you're not the one clouded by anger.]

We need some way to ensure that it can't hurt anyone ever again. We also have to take Linden into consideration. He'll no doubt take the SQUIP's side.