Do you support the death penalty?
Yesterday, John Allen Muhammad, also known as the DC sniper, was put to death in Virginia. He killed at least 10 people by hiding in his trunk and randomly shooting people.
Do you support the death penalty? What if the person that was convicted killed your brother/mother/sister/father?
Do you support the death penalty? What if the person that was convicted killed your brother/mother/sister/father?
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Permalink Reply by Kevin on -
Although some people do deserve to die I don't think it is our place to do the deed. Here in Texas we kill a lot of people! The sad thing is that some are innocent. You can't over turn an innocent mans conviction if he is dead. I also don't think the "what if it was your mom" arguement is a smart way to make laws that effect everyone.
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Permalink Reply by MATTstas on -
Even though you can't overturn death, to some the life they have been given back after serving their sentence up until their release isn't much of one. That being said those who want someone to see someone put to death are usually those who were victimized as a result of the person's actions. If the crime is heinous enough they should be given the right to do so.
Chances are, they won't.
In the end the answer will be whatever cost less money, that surprisingly is a life sentence.
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Permalink Reply by Kendall Erin on -
Some people would automatically kill his ass, but the way I see it, you should know the person. What was the true reason he did these things? What was his life as a kid like? Where specificly did this person go wrong? I think all questions should be thoroughly answered before his death.
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