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scarletwoman

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7. Yes, enough of trying to sanitize it!

Reply to nadinbrzezinski (Reply #5)

Sat May 3, 2014, 12:21 AM

May 2014

If we support this, then we ought to witness it.

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The problem with the Death Penalty - we're trying to pretend that we're not really murdering someone [View all] scarletwoman May 2014 OP

Well, we're not murdering someone Prophet 451 May 2014 #1

Okay, I'll yield to the legalism. Still, if you set out out to kill someone deliberately, scarletwoman May 2014 #3

On that, we agree entirely n/t Prophet 451 May 2014 #8

That is why death certs say homicide nadinbrzezinski May 2014 #6

There are many forms of homocide dpbrown May 2014 #9

I have a real dilemma, when taking a firm stand on the DP. GOPee May 2014 #37

So Hitler didn't murder 6 million Jews? Major Nikon May 2014 #12

Depends on which legal standard you're using Prophet 451 May 2014 #16

Use any legal standard you wish that existed at the time Major Nikon May 2014 #21

Of course it's ridiculous, but... TreasonousBastard May 2014 #2

"True crime can make you sick, but what we do about it is often no better." scarletwoman May 2014 #4

If I might add nadinbrzezinski May 2014 #5

Yes, enough of trying to sanitize it! scarletwoman May 2014 #7

State sanctioned murder should disturb people. Rex May 2014 #10

The problem with prison - We're trying to pretend we arn't intentionally making people suffer Taitertots May 2014 #11

Best post in weeks. NYC_SKP May 2014 #13

Are forum/group hosts allowed to have 4 hidden posts in the past 90 days? Electric Monk May 2014 #19

juries are random as you know... NYC_SKP May 2014 #20

When the jury votes 5-2 or 6-1 I don't think you can really call it a fluke bad luck hide. Electric Monk May 2014 #22

From the "Announcements" page: billh58 May 2014 #23

I'm not sure if it was ever implemented Major Nikon May 2014 #24

Ah, thanks, that explains why their hosting abilities haven't been removed. They need 1 more hide.nt Electric Monk May 2014 #31

, blkmusclmachine May 2014 #14

The problem is we feel "justice" = "revenge". Spitfire of ATJ May 2014 #15

You missed the point TroglodyteScholar May 2014 #26

Carlin went there and said we should televise executions.... Spitfire of ATJ May 2014 #30

Yep, that's about the highest level of dignity state-sponsored killing will ever have. n/t TroglodyteScholar May 2014 #35

A Valium drip until they pass out, then stop breathing, then heart stops. Completely painless. AAO May 2014 #17

Humane enough by any reasonable standard. AScott May 2014 #29

No More Death Penalty! leftieNanner May 2014 #18

The voice of reason here TroglodyteScholar May 2014 #25

Executing someone is not a pretty process. avebury May 2014 #27

Now, what's the penalty... yallerdawg May 2014 #28

Hospital medical errors now the third leading cause of death in the U.S. GeorgeGist May 2014 #33

Should would stop using drugs for euthanasia of animals? GeorgeGist May 2014 #32

technically it's not murder. it's merely cold-blooded, premeditated homicide unblock May 2014 #34

Agreed johnlucas May 2014 #36