death penalty
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Tensu
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Almost all murderers became murderers because of little education. And to assume they cannot be educated is a very ignorant and cruel assumption. If they truly cannot be educated as you say, let them live in jail they're whole life and ponder the terrible things they've done. It's the humane thing to do.
I'm leaving at this point. This has been extremely repetitive, pointless, and a waste of time.
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If they do not learn from rehabilitation, stick them in lifetime jail? They cannot harm anyone either way.
Miii
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I don't think it's a waste of time. I think that anyone who commits a crime like that knows before hand that it's wrong. They may have had little education, but that only plays into why they got caught.
Fleshy
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Exactly, nor do I. In the case of petty/minor offenses (drugs, shoplifting, etc) then yes, education and rehabilitation should be seriously pushed for. But Education isn't essential for life, education is a privilege. Extremely violent/dangerous criminals should be punished, not given privileges, even if they were, it's pointless, they likely won't show legitimate remorse. I find this push for education for said criminals ridiculous.
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seliph
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These aren't little children who threw their crayons at their friend these are (usually grown) people who know they are taking peoples' lives.
The only instances where education might be the problem is with people who commit crimes over racism, sexism, homophobia, etc. and even then, most people like that are too far gone and absolutely refuse to change their mind about these things.
N e s s
It’s Furret Friday
My problem with the death penalty is that there are people who legitamately regreat their crimes and want to redeem themselves when their just doomed to be shot to death by men standing in a line.
I think people should just go into prisons and asylums.
I think people should just go into prisons and asylums.
Miii
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Repeating a crime like drug possession or theft is one thing, but repeating heinous crimes like rape and murder (again, not out of self defense) is another entirely. If someone is a repeat drug offender and wants to change their ways, great, let them do so. If they're a repeat murder or rapist, I highly doubt that they want to change their ways, and even if they do, too little, too late; shouldn't have killed or raped all those people.
boujee
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Life and death row is a good series that questions the death penalty
Currently looking at a episode of a 18 year old who was sent to prison and is currently on trial with 12 juries to decided whether he should live or die from killing his girlfriend's parent with a sledgehammer
Currently looking at a episode of a 18 year old who was sent to prison and is currently on trial with 12 juries to decided whether he should live or die from killing his girlfriend's parent with a sledgehammer
Jawile
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I agree with this wholeheartedly. I believe in "an eye for an eye" so if you take someone else's life, your's deserves to be taken too. (Obvious exception to that is killing in self-defense.)
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Personally, it would depend on what the criminal has done, for example, if they abused an animal (I feel strongly for pets ok), a rapist, etc, the list goes on. But I wouldn't really mind if it was legalised in some circumstances.
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I don't know how this thread got to 18 pages and I don't really want to find out...
I'm absolutely against the death penalty because wrongful convictions happen and I don't see what putting someone to death accomplishes beyond putting someone in prison for life. Even if someone murders people, that doesn't mean the rest of society should stoop to that person's level. Justice should be about keeping people safe, not getting revenge.
I'm absolutely against the death penalty because wrongful convictions happen and I don't see what putting someone to death accomplishes beyond putting someone in prison for life. Even if someone murders people, that doesn't mean the rest of society should stoop to that person's level. Justice should be about keeping people safe, not getting revenge.
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strawberrigod
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I have very mixed feelings about it because I haven't done extensive research on it, but honestly I'm not sure if it's actually effective as a punishment. I think it's too hit or miss for such a final, harsh act upon a person while I do believe there are truly disgusting human beings in the world that deserve it.
Mura
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I have always felt that if a person murders an innocent person, they should get life in prison, or death penalty.
However, if a person kills multiple people, I believe the death penalty should be given. Although nothing can bring back the people who were murdered, I don't think the criminal should get to live the rest of his life in prison.
It really all depends on the case.
Child molesters, and people who murder a child need to be executed.
However, if a person kills multiple people, I believe the death penalty should be given. Although nothing can bring back the people who were murdered, I don't think the criminal should get to live the rest of his life in prison.
It really all depends on the case.
Child molesters, and people who murder a child need to be executed.
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TheGreatBrain
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I once read an article about these woman on death row. I wish I hadn't, because the things they did was so horrible, it gave me nightmares. I still try not to think about it. These woman did not deserve to live. ( In my opinion). Their crimes were pure evil.
amanda1983
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I am against the death penalty. I'm lucky to live in a country that abolished it decades ago and it is unlikely to be bought back anytime soon, if ever. The Port Arthur Massacre in 1996 is probably the only event that could have caused this to change, and instead it further entrenched the idea of the death penalty being abhorrent. The murderer in that case had severe intellectual issues and there would have been nothing positive gained from executing him. Instead, our gun laws were tightened to become some of the strictest in the world. The wiki is accurate from my skim reading, and is a good source (in this instance) for anyone wanting to learn more about the tragedy itself as well as the repercussions. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Arthur_massacre_(Australia)
I live in Victoria which held the last execution in Australia, a hanging in 1967. I've been to the Old Melbourne Gaol several times on school excursions and it was always a thought-provoking experience. More information about my country's death penalty history is in the link.
http://www.lawcouncil.asn.au/lawcouncil/divisions/legal-practice-division/death-penalty
Finally, all the reasons why I'm against the death penalty are outlined brilliantly in this article by Amnesty International : http://www.amnesty.org.au/adp/comments/2003/
I live in Victoria which held the last execution in Australia, a hanging in 1967. I've been to the Old Melbourne Gaol several times on school excursions and it was always a thought-provoking experience. More information about my country's death penalty history is in the link.
http://www.lawcouncil.asn.au/lawcouncil/divisions/legal-practice-division/death-penalty
Finally, all the reasons why I'm against the death penalty are outlined brilliantly in this article by Amnesty International : http://www.amnesty.org.au/adp/comments/2003/
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