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Originally Posted by Ustwo
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.
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Punishment? And how would one be punished by death?
Vengeance? You've got that right.
Justice for the victims? As I've said, the victims don't feel better after the execution. In fact, often times they feel
worse. That's why vengeance is traditionally frowned upon: it's hollow for people of conscience. You commit the act of vengeance and... now you feel even worse.
Is your wish for vengeance really worth making the victims feel even worse? Haven't they been through enough?