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Originally Posted by Mr Mephisto
Well, I think that's a rather simplistic analysis of the topic. No offense meant! I mean, you can't really discuss the pros and cons, the moral justification of these vans, without considering the underlying premises and goals with which they are associated.
To do otherwise would reduce almost any discussion here to logical/philosophical sophistry. Yes, if you want to simply undergo a cost-benefit analysis, then your statement is correct. But I think we're also discussing whether the whole concept is justified.
Just my opinion. And I won't flame you! :-)
Mr Mephisto
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Like I said...the argument in this thread is about the death sentence in China in general, not the vans. They do have an incredibly strict death penalty...I suppose that's why the vans are getting more controversy than they need. I still don't think justice is being altered or the system is changed. A "Chinese Death Penalty is too harsh" thread would be better than the van thread for this one. You're right...this discussion is about the whole concept, not just the vans.
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-Lasereth