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hlthe2b

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6. Opposing the death penalty after judicial process shoulld not be equated to issues of self-defense

Reply to Augiedog (Original post)

Fri Jan 15, 2021, 10:48 AM

Jan 2021

& defense of others. My first writing award in junior high was a treatise on my opposition to the death penalty. I've never wavered. That said, I in no way connect the defense of the country, oneself, or your fellow Americans with the death penalty.

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I have been anti death penalty as long as I can remember, it is one of my most consistent beliefs. [View all] Augiedog Jan 2021 OP

I agree and on many levels, the restraint last week was good, but next week and beyond, it might themaguffin Jan 2021 #1

They need to draw a line liberalmuse Jan 2021 #2

It's a war, Augiedog. The nazis are at our own doorstep. BComplex Jan 2021 #3

i hear ya. mopinko Jan 2021 #4

I also am opposed to the death penalty vlyons Jan 2021 #5

Opposing the death penalty after judicial process shoulld not be equated to issues of self-defense hlthe2b Jan 2021 #6

I am there also. It has been my long held belief, but gibraltar72 Jan 2021 #7

They said that they're willing to die for pRump, don't feel badly dreamland Jan 2021 #8

I've been anti death penalty also...with one exception instigating a war Fresh_Start Jan 2021 #9

I am against the death penalty, but I support the use of deadly force in self defense Gore1FL Jan 2021 #10