- 05 Nov 2016 12:53
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Speaking only for the US.
The death penalty as it is applied here is preposterous. So many reasons.
1. Our robust legal system of appeals (which have exonerated many people) often extent the time from trial to execution to over 20 years. Doing away with the appeal process would be absurd.
2. It is more expensive (see above) to execute someone than it is to keep them in prison for life.
3. It is barbaric.
4. It is against my religion. My religion is based upon belief in the wrongful execution of an innocent man.
5. This is the 21st century. We have other options that remain unexplored.
6. We arm our people to the teeth, not requiring any training or vetting for the ownership and use of a firearm and then we execute people who use these guns.
7. We have not established any system for vetting the attorneys of individuals on trial for their lives to ensure they have competent representation from the start.
8. It does not deter crime.
9. The fear of it makes some criminals more desperate.
10. We refuse to address the economic issues that lead people to a life of crime in the first place.
That should be enough for now.
The death penalty as it is applied here is preposterous. So many reasons.
1. Our robust legal system of appeals (which have exonerated many people) often extent the time from trial to execution to over 20 years. Doing away with the appeal process would be absurd.
2. It is more expensive (see above) to execute someone than it is to keep them in prison for life.
3. It is barbaric.
4. It is against my religion. My religion is based upon belief in the wrongful execution of an innocent man.
5. This is the 21st century. We have other options that remain unexplored.
6. We arm our people to the teeth, not requiring any training or vetting for the ownership and use of a firearm and then we execute people who use these guns.
7. We have not established any system for vetting the attorneys of individuals on trial for their lives to ensure they have competent representation from the start.
8. It does not deter crime.
9. The fear of it makes some criminals more desperate.
10. We refuse to address the economic issues that lead people to a life of crime in the first place.
That should be enough for now.
To believe in God is impossible not to believe in Him is absurd.
Voltaire
God is a comedian playing to an audience that is afraid to laugh.
Voltaire
Voltaire
God is a comedian playing to an audience that is afraid to laugh.
Voltaire