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PDJane

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32. No. I am anti-death penalty, period.

Tue Jun 11, 2013, 02:20 PM

Jun 2013

Too many innocents die at the hands of law enforcement, and the death penalty has been, traditionally, used to suppress minorities. I would go so far as to say that the crime of being different can land you on death row.

The rape culture should be an anachronism, a throwback to the days of stoning and the removal of hands. It should be, in the 21st century, an anachronism. That it isn't, is a problem with those who judge and feel justified in judging...a holdover from religious teachings, among other things.

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Discussion: Should Rape be a Capital Crime? [View all] IdaBriggs Jun 2013 OP

No. Historically, it was the 'legal' basis for lynching. Read Coker v. Georgia and Kennedy v. msanthrope Jun 2013 #1

In a rarity, I fully agree. morningfog Jun 2013 #4

I'm not a complete crypto-fascist, you know! nt msanthrope Jun 2013 #7

Is your opinion "no death penalty EVER" or just not for rape? IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #10

And "To Kill A Mockingbird". KamaAina Jun 2013 #22

+1000 Tom Ripley Jun 2013 #53

I believe the Supreme Court already said that it can't be davidn3600 Jun 2013 #2

I am a victim and no. MindPilot Jun 2013 #3

I am another victim, and I say yes. n/t RebelOne Jun 2013 #15

you realize the rapist would have had nothing to lose killing you? markiv Jun 2013 #31

You realize that rapists already kill victims to keep them quiet, right? Gormy Cuss Jun 2013 #38

It is as most violent crimes rape is an irrational act so deterrents don't mean a lot MindPilot Jun 2013 #42

Rapists very rarely kill their victims. n/t Ms. Toad Jun 2013 #50

But some do kill even in states where the DP is still the law for murder. Gormy Cuss Jun 2013 #61

I wasn't arguing for the death penalty- Ms. Toad Jun 2013 #66

I'm well aware of rape statistics. Gormy Cuss Jun 2013 #72

I was a dumb 14-year-old at the time. RebelOne Jun 2013 #79

i'm sorry this happened to you markiv Jun 2013 #80

No, what would deter the rapist from murdering his victim so she could never tell.. angstlessk Jun 2013 #5

Are you saying that "low level punishment" (if any) is keeping victims alive? IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #8

Indeed I am..though "low level punishment" is not what I said angstlessk Jun 2013 #13

bingo - totally common sense answer nt markiv Jun 2013 #29

By that logic... Pelican Jun 2013 #71

You do not think a person would not murder a person whom they just raped angstlessk Jun 2013 #75

First, that is a lot of "nots" Pelican Jun 2013 #76

Popcorning your own thread is in poor taste (nt) Recursion Jun 2013 #6

Actually pipi_k Jun 2013 #40

Or attempting to start a discussion on a discussion board. IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #44

With all due respect GObamaGO Jun 2013 #47

Everyone is entitled to their opinions. IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #69

"Those f*ckers stay in your head..." alcibiades_mystery Jun 2013 #9

If someone brutally raped a loved one of mine, cliffordu Jun 2013 #11

and then you would deservedly spend your days rotting in prison. I would applaud cali Jun 2013 #14

In which case said rapist would likely just kill the victim AgingAmerican Jun 2013 #73

I anti-death penalty period, no exceptions. ever cali Jun 2013 #12

No crime should be a capital crime. DavidDvorkin Jun 2013 #16

No. Orrex Jun 2013 #17

No capital crimes.- no death penalty. Period. nt s-cubed Jun 2013 #18

No death penalty, at all. Tien1985 Jun 2013 #19

There is a lot of nuance to be explored in this thread. lapislzi Jun 2013 #20

No lunatica Jun 2013 #21

No. Only suspected terrorists and their families should face this. nt Demo_Chris Jun 2013 #23

No, the death penalty should never be used LittleBlue Jun 2013 #24

Yes. Rex Jun 2013 #25

Anti death penalty PERIOD FrodosPet Jun 2013 #26

YES because it's a life sentence Politicalboi Jun 2013 #27

and the additional penalty for silencing the victim with death would be.....? markiv Jun 2013 #28

No, that is not justice, the victim is still alive. n/t Ligyron Jun 2013 #30

No. I am anti-death penalty, period. PDJane Jun 2013 #32

No. rrneck Jun 2013 #33

What kind of person starts an OP about rape and adds a popcorn smiley at the bottom of it? Jamastiene Jun 2013 #34

One who wants a DISCUSSION without drama. IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #46

+1. It is disturbing. mentalsolstice Jun 2013 #82

Let me first say your popcorn... one_voice Jun 2013 #35

Anti-death penalty LadyHawkAZ Jun 2013 #36

I oppose capital punishment in general. Lizzie Poppet Jun 2013 #37

No. GeorgeGist Jun 2013 #39

Like a few pipi_k Jun 2013 #41

No cap. punishment for any crime... Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #43

Statistically, most appear to not be reported, IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #45

I don't take "still alive" and "can recover from it" Ms. Toad Jun 2013 #52

When 97% of rapists spend 0 time in jail, 54% of victims don't report -- IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #63

Rape culture is exactly what it is Ms. Toad Jun 2013 #65

No justice. No vengeance. No consequences. Shocking results. IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #68

No. Iggo Jun 2013 #48

No. Ms. Toad Jun 2013 #49

I think it should be eligible for a life sentence, in some cases, particularly if the victim nomorenomore08 Jun 2013 #51

I'm anti-DP wickerwoman Jun 2013 #54

Nothing should be a capital crime... (nt) petronius Jun 2013 #55

Generally anti-DP here. Prefer to decrease application of DP. struggle4progress Jun 2013 #56

I have to say yes, There are crimes society should end someone for. Half-Century Man Jun 2013 #57

Yes. If you're saying punishable with the death penalty, I think some forms of rape should be Number23 Jun 2013 #58

Not at all. David__77 Jun 2013 #59

MORE: Should a victim kill a rapist during an attack? Or immediately thereafter? IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #60

It is just about the worst crime there is. But, no DP, period. n/t Egalitarian Thug Jun 2013 #62

I don't believe in the death penalty E_A_ Jun 2013 #64

Which would make death penalty issues even more challenging, eh? IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #70

When I was a teen the argument was against because an 18 year old could have consentual sex with jwirr Jun 2013 #67

No treestar Jun 2013 #74

I'm anti-death penalty in all cases Scootaloo Jun 2013 #77

I've often advocated for violent rape to be a capital crime. MrSlayer Jun 2013 #78

No. kiva Jun 2013 #81