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The death penalty isn't about justice out of fair compensation. In fact, I'm not entirely what exactly is the purpose of the death penalty.
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Pretty obvious isn't it? So that person can never have the opportunity to do what they have already shown they are capable of doing.
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I have no problem with the death penalty. So long as they carry the logic through and also sentence to death the man who pulls the switch/gives the injection.
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Horrible argument....the cases are such ridiculously different circumstances. But since you went there...i guess abortionists should also fall under this theory.
I am on the fence about capital punishment as well and for the same reasons that Dis suggested, if one single person is executed for something they did not do, then the whole thing should be done away with until the burden of proof is undeniable. That is why we have prosecutors and judges...to be absolutely sure that the person accused is the one who committed the crime. That's also why i don't get the whole "i have no right to decide who lives" theory...unless you are an elected/appointed judge, you will never have to worry about that.
I almost agree that execution may actually be more humane than life in prison...at least the maximum security places i have seen portrayed on various news programs. I know which choice i would make anyhow....especially if i had been guilty of taking another persons life (or many in some cases) that leaves a trail of heartbroken families and friends behind...as the penalty certainly fits the crime in that case.
As with anything however, there are mitigating circumstances in lots of cases where the death penalty is way over the top as a punishment.
Just a bit of a comparison...
This year in the entire USA there have been 12 executions.
This year in the entire USA there have been 29 law enforcement officers murdered on the job.
Which is worse?