A few years back I moved from law and order pro-death penalty to anti-death penalty. So I have mixed feelings on this.
Pro.
1. They won’t do it again.
2. It sends a clear message to others that might be tempted to do the same.
3. Less significant, but not nothing is the fact that we don’t have to pay to support them for the rest of their lives.
4. Nothing, not even the ultimate punishment can make up for their evil, but this is the most we can do.
Con.
1. Possibility of a mistake. Can’t be corrected if you’re wrong about guilt.
2. MOST IMPORTANT: Can be used by evil governments against political opponents. Imagine BH0/HRC government running wild and executing political opponents - you and me.
3. Vengeance belongs to God.
4. It makes me feel bloodthirsty and stooping to their (DS) level, to beast level, to subhuman level to want this. THEY are the killers. Not us.
5. Concern for the psyche of those who actually carry out the execution.
I could flipflop again, but for now I’m still anti-death penalty. Not against it enough to protest on behalf of HRC and her ilk, though. My reaction on the death of someone evil is not gloating or happiness, but it is relief and the satisfaction of knowing they can no longer do evil.
Have you stopped to think that your “pro” list is based on rational thought and your “con” list is based on emotional reaction?
C'mon man! The DS would burn you and your family down without batting an eye already. They don't need precedent. They eat kids! Unmix your feelings. Elijah and the prophets of Baal is the example.
all good points.
yes or no?
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