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Originally Posted by Captain_Obvious
If my simple point wasn't clear enough before you attempted to derail the discussion with absurdities and legalese let me make it again:
*In my opinion* (which I've said several times now)... mental illness shouldn't excuse an act that heinous.
Whether this guy can be treated to the point where he can effectively leave the facility he should be confined to for brief leisurely periods is - in my opinion - beside the point.
As far as I'm concerned, when you kill and cannibalize another human being you should lose your 'day pass' privileges.
Sorry if my moral high chair atop my moral mountain rubs you the wrong way... but this is a forum and this is an ongoing discussion.
I have already said several times that those opposing my view are entitled to their opinion that the pre-existing mental illness should invoke some sympathy and or an effort to rehabilitate this murder to the point where he can mingle back with society under supervision...
I just think it stinks.
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I'm just glad you've finally tacitly acknowledged that your position is based on emotion and 'gut feeling', not rationalism or logic, and that you are happy to selectively apply when contextual factors should be taken into account.