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I agree with her. nt FLPanhandle Oct 2015 #1
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You forgot our other new ally...Iran. Fuddnik Oct 2015 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author geek tragedy Oct 2015 #17
how do you figure Iran's our ally? nt geek tragedy Oct 2015 #18
Oh, because THEY also have the DP, so therefore we are JUST like them. 7962 Oct 2015 #20
Yes, frankly it is. LiberalLovinLug Oct 2015 #110
Those were rape cases. /nt Ash_F Oct 2015 #115
No, they have executed men for simply being gay. 7962 Oct 2015 #120
I was thinking of this case: Ash_F Oct 2015 #122
THat really is an odd one. 7962 Oct 2015 #123
Two things about the death penalty - there have been too many mistakes - they can still happen..... George II Oct 2015 #9
i almost never can do this, george restorefreedom Oct 2015 #32
Since the justice system is demonstrably Kelvin Mace Oct 2015 #19
Its very easy. Just change the law regarding the implementation. 7962 Oct 2015 #24
I would assume a case where the accused Kelvin Mace Oct 2015 #30
Absolutely NOT. Confessions arent proof. 7962 Oct 2015 #52
Plenty of "red-handed" killers? Kelvin Mace Oct 2015 #64
I should say, confessions arent enough FOR ME. 7962 Oct 2015 #66
Again, my question Kelvin Mace Oct 2015 #85
If it were to be done as part of the process to refine it to my suggestion, sure. No down side. 7962 Oct 2015 #86
You also realize that prosecutors have discretion Kelvin Mace Oct 2015 #89
Look up the case of the Atlanta Courthouse shooter. There's your example. 7962 Oct 2015 #92
What if he turns out to be mentally ill? Major Hogwash Oct 2015 #117
He wasnt. That defense wasnt even tried. Another reason I used that case as an example. 7962 Oct 2015 #119
I agree 100% Third Doctor Oct 2015 #56
I'm not happy with that position but.......no candidate will be able to agree with every one of my.. George II Oct 2015 #3
Unless you are on death row Kelvin Mace Oct 2015 #21
The president's views don't affect those sentences BainsBane Oct 2015 #93
The decision to pursue the death penalty in Kelvin Mace Oct 2015 #96
Well, Bill had to execute a mentally challenged man to prove he was bloodthirsty enough. Fuddnik Oct 2015 #4
She'll evolve, likely after the majority of the US population has. n/t PoliticAverse Oct 2015 #6
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Leading from behind is the very essence of the American Presidency maxsolomon Oct 2015 #108
Those that live by the sword.... Demeter Oct 2015 #7
How very progressive of her Major Nikon Oct 2015 #8
Actually, far more whites than blacks are executed. 7962 Oct 2015 #26
Sure, only 35% are black Major Nikon Oct 2015 #31
Well, if you want stats, you have to look at all of 'em 7962 Oct 2015 #51
Sounds like your point is that blacks deserve the shit end of the stick Major Nikon Oct 2015 #72
I think ANY murderers deserve that 7962 Oct 2015 #84
The DP never has been and never will be a deterrent Major Nikon Oct 2015 #87
But again, my idea does away with any chance of executing an innocent. 7962 Oct 2015 #88
Your idea is completely unfeasible Major Nikon Oct 2015 #97
Again, Look at the Atlanta Courthouse shooter & tell me how there could be a mistake. ANY mistake. 7962 Oct 2015 #98
You haven't described a "criteria" Major Nikon Oct 2015 #102
Actually, its not. Its called "precedent". That case sets one. 7962 Oct 2015 #106
Legal precedent doesn't mean what you think it means Major Nikon Oct 2015 #109
Apparently it does; 7962 Oct 2015 #111
in total numbers, of course restorefreedom Oct 2015 #34
So are violent crimes committed. 7962 Oct 2015 #53
some interesting info restorefreedom Oct 2015 #55
And some more info; 7962 Oct 2015 #59
i don't want to see anyone on death row restorefreedom Oct 2015 #60
I respect your opinion. I know others who agree with you. 7962 Oct 2015 #61
oh hell yeah on forever. restorefreedom Oct 2015 #62
There is one problem that I think we'll have; 7962 Oct 2015 #67
i think that happens sometimes restorefreedom Oct 2015 #69
Nobody deserves death Major Nikon Oct 2015 #74
I used to pretend I was clever enough to know who deserves death too. LanternWaste Oct 2015 #104
Its a shame you lost that confidence. 7962 Oct 2015 #107
Yep... #feelthebern eom. kjackson227 Oct 2015 #99
Until our 'justice' system is overhauled from the top down... blackspade Oct 2015 #10
The VAST majority are NOT wrongfully convicted. What if your child was raped and murdered. RBInMaine Oct 2015 #81
thank you for admitting that some mistakes ARE made and innocent people executed. n/t uawchild Oct 2015 #82
Given the problems with the justice system.... blackspade Oct 2015 #83
Think of the children Major Nikon Oct 2015 #103
And what if yours was one of the minority wrongly convicted? Doctor_J Oct 2015 #113
Mistakes are made. peace13 Oct 2015 #11
don't forget quaddaafi (spelling wrong) restorefreedom Oct 2015 #35
"We came, we saw, he died" said Hillary, grinning, as if it was a frat house joke peacebird Oct 2015 #38
yup. true colors. nt restorefreedom Oct 2015 #40
WHAT?! sakabatou Oct 2015 #12
If the DP wasn't filled with mistakes romanic Oct 2015 #13
3, 2, 1...until she "evolves". SoapBox Oct 2015 #14
This is a low-consequence political calulation. Nothing more. SpankMe Oct 2015 #15
We came we saw he died - she gets a kick out of killing people tularetom Oct 2015 #16
That's the Obama position too nt geek tragedy Oct 2015 #22
Bankers excluded! cprise Oct 2015 #23
If you execute no one, sulphurdunn Oct 2015 #25
This is a social justice issue. The Death Penalty gets applied in the most grossly disproportionate stillwaiting Oct 2015 #27
Reminiscent of her Iraq War Vote Android3.14 Oct 2015 #28
I agree. n/t Lil Missy Oct 2015 #29
No matter what she says? paleotn Oct 2015 #44
61% support death penalty, 37% oppose madville Oct 2015 #33
proving once again, that in clintonworld, restorefreedom Oct 2015 #36
It's a state issue anyway madville Oct 2015 #37
the pres is the ceo restorefreedom Oct 2015 #39
It matters primarily to those that oppose it madville Oct 2015 #41
its not about the mcveighs of the world restorefreedom Oct 2015 #43
Not entirely Major Nikon Oct 2015 #48
There have been 3 federal executions in the last 53 years madville Oct 2015 #57
A bit late to mitigate their circumstance as far as future policy is concerned Major Nikon Oct 2015 #71
I used to pretend post hoc ergo prompter hoc fallacies are rational thought too. LanternWaste Oct 2015 #105
What does that mean? Major Hogwash Oct 2015 #116
Typical Clinton calculus.... paleotn Oct 2015 #46
How many federal executions occurred madville Oct 2015 #58
That explains her announcement. she is America's weather vane Doctor_J Oct 2015 #47
She is getting suckier by the day. Hoppy Oct 2015 #42
I have mixed feelings about the death penalty, in general I don't favor it. Beacool Oct 2015 #45
The problem is, even if you believe there are people who "deserve" it . . . markpkessinger Oct 2015 #63
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Not because of any principle, just to get votes. tabasco Oct 2015 #49
Ugh. BigDemVoter Oct 2015 #50
"Very Limited And Rare" - ?? NonMetro Oct 2015 #54
Thank you - abortion was the first thing I thought of when I heard that phrase. bullwinkle428 Oct 2015 #112
It's kind of funny, right? As in - NonMetro Oct 2015 #121
It hasn't deterred anyone from committing murder; why continue the barbarity? YOHABLO Oct 2015 #65
I dont think the DP as deterrent. Elmergantry Oct 2015 #70
I sincerely hope the choices in November 2016 don't make me do this... roamer65 Oct 2015 #68
The death penalty means never having to say daleo Oct 2015 #73
The death penalty is ridiculously expensive truthisfreedom Oct 2015 #75
Dukakis merrily Oct 2015 #76
Ugh, the Death Penalty is a primitive barbarity of a past age, it serves no utility... Humanist_Activist Oct 2015 #77
Not only that, but if it's OK for the state to do it... Elmer S. E. Dump Oct 2015 #91
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barbaric warrprayer Oct 2015 #90
could you be freinds wirh a death penalty avocate ? olddots Oct 2015 #94
The only way Hillary will get into the White House again is as a guest. Major Hogwash Oct 2015 #95
Hillary came out FOR THE DEATH PENALTY restorefreedom Oct 2015 #100
We should change the language portlander23 Oct 2015 #101
for profits prisons should be all over abolishing death sentences, no profit off a dead prisoner. Sunlei Oct 2015 #114
I'm 99.99999999999999% against the death penalty. joshcryer Oct 2015 #118
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