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Originally Posted by Ustwo
There are two distinct questions here.
#1 - Hypothetically assuming guilt is 100% do you support the death penalty for some crimes?
#2 - Do you support the death penalty knowing that guilt can never be 100% proven?
#1 - I support without question. Some people are unfit to live in society in any form, and are a danger to others. Once that danger is demonstrated without a doubt they have forfeited their lives.
#2 - I support with caveats. As to what those caveats are I am not prepared to write a position paper on capital punishment, as to what 'level' of proof need be achieved or the nature of the crime. Things like premeditation, motive, and type of evidence would all play a role.
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I pretty much agree, and I would not be opposed to a death penalty for guys with records of violent crimes...something like three strikes and you're dead.
EDIT: I would like to add that the thought of spending life in prison is far worse than the death penalty in my eyes.