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In reply to the discussion: DEATH PENALTY I taught a peace and justice class this morning [View all]Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)46. That's the way it is for most people
Empathy is one of the most highly valued human characteristics. But I'm not convinced the death penalty does anything for the victims' families. Capital punishment cases have much higher standards of appeal. So it simply extends their misery as they wait years or decades for final justice, and often the offenders die in prison anyway. I'm also not convinced satisfying a vengeful eye-for-an-eye bloodlust offers any meaningful closure or emotional benefit over and above life in prison with no parole.
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Never, Ever. There are seconds when I feel some horrible person should die but then I know there...
BlueJazz
Nov 2013
#5
Against it. I will admit to wanting it, or thinking someone deserves it, or hoping for some kind of
Brickbat
Nov 2013
#7
Your theory is silly. "If you are really really super duper sure, lets kill him". LOL. n-t
Logical
Nov 2013
#24
IIRC that's what Matthew Shepard's parents did RE: his killers. Argued for life in prison
nomorenomore08
Nov 2013
#71
I don't judge them either. But it's with very good reason that we don't let them determine
nomorenomore08
Nov 2013
#70
Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Nov 2013
#32
Never for me. But I know a significant minority of Democrats are in favor just like your experience
stevenleser
Nov 2013
#51
I've always thought the discussion regarding DP in Judaism were worthwhile to read
stevenleser
Nov 2013
#53