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21. Just like the President could push "the button" right now. He absolutely could

Mon Apr 1, 2019, 04:15 PM

Apr 2019

Without Congressional authorization, it would be unconstitutional... but he could still do it.

All nine could declare that Congress is unconstitutional if they wanted to... but it too would still be outside of their Constitutional powers.

The Constitution clearly and unequivocally says that the DP is constitutional... because the 5th Amendment declares that you can't get the death penalty without an indictment by a grand jury. Obviously, if it was unconstitutional, there would be no reason to have that there at all.

So the question for you is why would we even have an amendment process in the constitution if you think that five justices can change it on a whim?

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Divided Supreme Court rules against death row inmate with rare condition [View all] Eugene Apr 2019 OP

It's time. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #1

Sorry zipplewrath Apr 2019 #2

Since it's the law and that's his sentence, it's time for him to pay for his crimes. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #3

Saying qazplm135 Apr 2019 #4

I wish you were as sympathetic with the man he murdered, the boy he shot at, Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #6

non sequitor qazplm135 Apr 2019 #7

Well said, thank you. mountain grammy Apr 2019 #10

I could accept prohibiting the DP... MicaelS Apr 2019 #39

I'm not sure the need for solitary qazplm135 Apr 2019 #41

Would you say "It's the law" to the gay man who might have avebury Apr 2019 #14

this ruling goes way beyond this man. it is sick and sadistic. Kurt V. Apr 2019 #26

If the law is on the books then this guy needs it. Botany Apr 2019 #5

The death penalty will always be wrong, period. Everyone knows it. Judi Lynn Apr 2019 #8

You'll have to take that up with the states... not SCOTUS FBaggins Apr 2019 #9

Interesting qazplm135 Apr 2019 #12

What you're missing FBaggins Apr 2019 #13

ok...that was one case qazplm135 Apr 2019 #18

Just like the President could push "the button" right now. He absolutely could FBaggins Apr 2019 #21

my mind is boggled right now qazplm135 Apr 2019 #22

Lots of text... but no answer to the key question FBaggins Apr 2019 #24

lol I get that a lot of words may confuse you qazplm135 Apr 2019 #25

You're running in circles FBaggins Apr 2019 #28

sigh...it's like explaining quantum physics to a cat... qazplm135 Apr 2019 #29

Kennedy vs. Kavanaugh FBaggins Apr 2019 #11

Am opposed to the death penalty, DeminPennswoods Apr 2019 #15

Undoubtedly you're right. There's no payoff for the ghouls. What would they have to look forward to? Judi Lynn Apr 2019 #16

I suspect the Nazi's use of gas has ruined that particular method even though... EX500rider Apr 2019 #33

CO2 would be painful manicdem Apr 2019 #37

I never realized what dim-wit Gorsuch is. "Choking on blood" is cruel and unusual. marble falls Apr 2019 #17

He ruled that a man fearful for his life abandoned his job projectiboga Apr 2019 #19

The Supreme Court's Conservatives Just Legalized Torture Judi Lynn Apr 2019 #20

So, is this guy unable to tolerate any IVs at all? Is that what the argument is? That even the catbyte Apr 2019 #23

There's more to it than just this one guy. Kurt V. Apr 2019 #27

Part of the reasoning for the decision is that they think it's a delay tactic. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #30

you just ain't fucking getting it!!!! this decision is going to affect a lot more ppl than this guy. Kurt V. Apr 2019 #32

YOU are the one not getting it. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #34

i do apologize for cussing you. and still you aren't getting it. Kurt V. Apr 2019 #35

Ian Millhiser Kurt V. Apr 2019 #36

"What the Eighth Amendment does guarantee is a method of execution that not 'cruel and unusual.'" cstanleytech Apr 2019 #31

From the article: Polybius Apr 2019 #38

Wondering what happen to the guy on death row with dementia...now that case was conflicting n/t Apple Fritter Apr 2019 #40