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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru
Funny, here I thought the best forms of criminal deterrence were access to social programs and the elimination of poverty.
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Yes it is funny you think that.
Anyways, my stance on the death penalty is that once you have taken an innocent life you have forfeited yours. Its not about a deterrent, we don't execute frequently enough for that. Its not about rehabilitation, I don't care if they are now sorry and can convince some social worker they are fit for society. Its about punishment and vengeance and justice for those who knew the victim.