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Hyperman

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38. Are we now in favor of the death penalty

Reply to Patton French (Original post)

Mon Dec 9, 2024, 05:51 AM

Dec 9

The stance on the death penalty varies widely across regions and political ideologies, reflecting debates on morality, deterrence, and justice. Public opinion on the issue often shifts due to high-profile cases or societal changes. Some support it as a deterrent for heinous crimes, while others oppose it due to ethical concerns and the risk of wrongful convictions. The question of favorability depends on individual and cultural perspectives.

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Are we now in favor of the death penalty? [View all] Patton French Dec 8 OP

No. Never. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 8 #1

Really? dpibel Dec 8 #4

Well done... Think. Again. Dec 8 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author Tribetime Dec 9 #42

Not what the poster asked dpibel Dec 9 #44

You mean in addition to the entire rest of the Bible? Crunchy Frog Dec 8 #22

God is responsible for multiple murders and genocides in the OT nt PufPuf23 Dec 8 #23

Nope. It's barbarism. Ping Tung Dec 8 #2

No. Years ago I suggested to people in favor of the death penalty, rsdsharp Dec 8 #3

No. n/t Dennis Donovan Dec 8 #5

We have always had sarisataka Dec 8 #6

Never. Iggo Dec 8 #7

and with no due process Skittles Dec 8 #8

What is this in reference to? nycbos Dec 8 #9

The execution without trial of the CEO I think Kaleva Dec 8 #11

Such hyperbolic bullshit. He was murdered. Conflating that (which is not condoned) with death penalty by the State-- hlthe2b Dec 9 #36

I agree ThePartyThatListens Dec 9 #40

Yeah, it's pretty pouty as argumentation Prairie Gates Dec 9 #43

likely the glee over someone being shot in the back Skittles Dec 8 #12

Got it. Temporary brain fart on my part. nycbos Dec 8 #13

I've never been in favor of the death penalty BOSSHOG Dec 8 #10

I actually DO think a person facing life in prison should be given a suicide option. Think. Again. Dec 8 #24

I'm against the death penalty. nycbos Dec 8 #14

Of course not. But that's not what this is. nolabear Dec 8 #15

Not me!!! Think. Again. Dec 8 #16

Nope Bettie Dec 8 #17

No. H2O Man Dec 8 #18

I think it's more that some of us are comfortable Crunchy Frog Dec 8 #20

The thing about the death penalty is... Think. Again. Dec 8 #21

It's been my observation that... Fla_Democrat Dec 8 #25

Yes, in limited circumstances and administered by the government. Mark.b2 Dec 8 #26

the theory generally doesn't match the practice Tetrachloride Dec 8 #27

That's not what this is Hekate Dec 8 #28

No... Lithos Dec 8 #29

Nope walkingman Dec 8 #30

How many pro gun control posts have you seen since 11/5? DU is often very situationally dependent kelly1mm Dec 8 #31

No. Should be banned. But there are some murders so heinous that I don't get too upset. Silent Type Dec 8 #32

This is flawed logic. It's taking a few outlying points and projecting them as representative of a group or set. usonian Dec 8 #33

I'm not "in favor" of it but I also don't feel bad of some killer gets it JI7 Dec 8 #34

Same here. nt Raine Dec 9 #39

Never was. spanone Dec 8 #35

... Celerity Dec 9 #37

Are we now in favor of the death penalty Hyperman Dec 9 #38

No. But that doesn't mean we mourn for an evil person's death. ColinC Dec 9 #41

Are you? Elessar Zappa Dec 9 #45

Nope, but NY doesn't have the DP anymore n/t TexasBushwhacker Dec 9 #46