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4thTimeLucky · 05-12-2003, 04:43 AM

This is one topic where I really don't think I could win over any hearts and minds, so I'll just say I'm opposed to it.

Reasons:
- Innocent people will be executed.
- All human life is precious. Those who are in favour of the DP realise this and conclude that we should execute murderers. I realise this and think we should not.
- The DP a it stands is extremely racist.
- It costs $2m more, and that money could be spent to save lives.
- The penal system should be about rehabilition, and justice should not be about revenge. The DP goes against both of these principles.
- The DP is a frustrated sign of failure by society. It says that we can do nothing more for these people. We give in. We quit. I refuse to give up hope and believe that if good is to triumph over evil, then we must fight it on this, the most difficult of battle grounds.
- I am not a christian, but think that many of its principles are wonderful. I keep asking myself, "What would Jesus do?". I am sure that pulling the lever is not the answer.

05-12-2003, 04:43 AM	#71 (permalink)
4thTimeLucky Psycho Location: 4th has left the building - goodbye folks	This is one topic where I really don't think I could win over any hearts and minds, so I'll just say I'm opposed to it. Reasons: - Innocent people will be executed. - All human life is precious. Those who are in favour of the DP realise this and conclude that we should execute murderers. I realise this and think we should not. - The DP a it stands is extremely racist. - It costs $2m more, and that money could be spent to save lives. - The penal system should be about rehabilition, and justice should not be about revenge. The DP goes against both of these principles. - The DP is a frustrated sign of failure by society. It says that we can do nothing more for these people. We give in. We quit. I refuse to give up hope and believe that if good is to triumph over evil, then we must fight it on this, the most difficult of battle grounds. - I am not a christian, but think that many of its principles are wonderful. I keep asking myself, "What would Jesus do?". I am sure that pulling the lever is not the answer. __________________ I've been 4thTimeLucky, you've been great. Goodnight and God bless!