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In reply to the discussion: Are we now in favor of the death penalty? [View all]Mark.b2
(718 posts)26. Yes, in limited circumstances and administered by the government.
Direct evidence only (no circumstantial) for murder. I could proabably be persuaded to support it for the worst kinds of child sexual abuse.
Im opposed to it in most applications we see nowadays. Theres no appeal if it were carried out incorrectly; thus, the need for direct evidence.
I have no issue if its never used, either.
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Such hyperbolic bullshit. He was murdered. Conflating that (which is not condoned) with death penalty by the State--
hlthe2b
Dec 2024
#36
I actually DO think a person facing life in prison should be given a suicide option.
Think. Again.
Dec 2024
#24
How many pro gun control posts have you seen since 11/5? DU is often very situationally dependent
kelly1mm
Dec 2024
#31
No. Should be banned. But there are some murders so heinous that I don't get too upset.
Silent Type
Dec 2024
#32