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firstly - hanging is painless, and death is instant by broken neck - the only cases of it being drawn out are where the execution is bungled by an unskilled person.
secondly - I admit that there is a possibility of innocent people being killed, but I weigh this against the suffering of an inmate on death row for years and years.
thirdly - in my opinion the death penalty should only be given in a murder trial where the jury specifically requests it, the judge agree's with the juries request in sentencing, and the head of state ratifies the decision. I am only talking about the execution of the most sadistic killers.
fourthly - I really am not going to get into arguments with people who make references to my case and "lebensraum"... I believe the execution of the worst criminals free's society from the crimes, I dont really see the link with wanting to conquer Poland.
fifthly - the execution of children should not be supported by anyone, that I would prohibit the execution of females also is my own personal feeling and I dont make any arguments for it, other than it would be intolerable.
sixthly - the needs of the many must be put ahead of the rights of individuals sometimes. If you murder a baby, if you slaughter five innocent women (as examples) I believe you forfit your position in society and your right to be protected as a member of society. I would bet that nearly everyone believe that it is acceptable to kill in war, all Im doing is extending this argument, and I think some of the outrage at my comments is mis-placed...
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"Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate,
for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing
hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain
without being uncovered."
The Gospel of Thomas
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