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Originally Posted by Martian
Kahn,
Having read your reply, I would say that we have reached a fundamental difference of opinion. I am not comfortable with the taking of another human life for any reason, whereas it seems that you are very much so. Further, I believe that there's more to be gained from allowing these people to live (particularly the children, who may not be beyond rehabilitation) whereas you do not. I see no need to reply in detail, as doing so would ultimately just result in circular arguments.
My opinion has been presented as clearly as I can manage. I have nothing further to add.
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I respect your position in this topic and your viewpoints are noted and worthy of serious consideration. I am most grateful that you have chosen not to disrespect my views as well, that would have just been rude and I feel you have been anything but. Hopefully, nothing I have said here has insulted your feelings or given you cause to view me offensive or rude.
A passing thought occurred to me, and perhaps this may be where my ability to execute more easily than you stems from. What if the victim in this situation was someone you know .. or worse, someone you love .. would that have any impact on your current thought process in determining the punishment for said crime?
Perhaps this is an unfair question to ask, as you can't possibly know the answer to it unless you are faced with that specific situation. It is however, part of the thought process I experience when coming to the conclusions I have thus far. I view all human life sacred and wonderful, and yet I can condemn the life of a convicted killer regardless of this belief. Confusing, isn't it?
At the very least, this conversation / debate has been an interesting way to spend my day and I thank you for that.