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To: Luke
Execution by firing squad for possession of ANY amount would really increase our chances of winning the drug war.

Execution by firing squad for littering would really increase our chances of eliminating littering---but in this country we have funny ideas about punishment being proportionate to the offense.

10 posted on 05/13/2003 10:32:44 AM PDT by MrLeRoy (The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. - Jefferson)
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To: MrLeRoy
...but in this country we have funny ideas about punishment being proportionate to the offense.

Yes, I know. A murder offense (no priors) of 20 years can be reduced to 3 years with good behavior. The punishment for breaking laws is too lenient.

19 posted on 05/13/2003 10:52:20 AM PDT by Luke
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