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Obama supports rape executions
CNN ^

Posted on 06/25/2008 3:38:17 PM PDT by abt87

CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says he disagrees with a Supreme Court decision striking down the death penalty for child rapists, telling reporters Wednesday that states should be able to execute people for “heinous” crimes.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: deathpenalty; judiciary; obama; pandering; rape; scotus
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To: abt87

Barack won’t be making the “Dukakis Mistake”.


21 posted on 06/25/2008 3:56:34 PM PDT by Califelephant
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To: abt87
"states should be able to execute people for “heinous” crimes"

But leaving a live baby on the abortionist's table to die is okay. Wonder how long it screams.

22 posted on 06/25/2008 3:56:50 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (McCain / Kerry '08! ************* McCain's Dream Ticket, only the names have been reversed)
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To: abt87

“Barack Obama says he disagrees with a Supreme Court decision striking down the death penalty for child rapists, telling reporters Wednesday that states should be able to execute people for “heinous” crimes.”

I’m guessing suicide bombings would not meet his definition of “heinous.”


23 posted on 06/25/2008 3:57:20 PM PDT by Tex Pete (Obama for Change: from our pockets, our piggy banks, and our couch cushions!)
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To: Brilliant

In fairness, it doesn’t mean he supports the executions themselves, but rather he believes that it is within the states’ constitutional rights to allow them. The argument present in this case was whether or not states are in line with the Constitution when it comes to using the death penalty for child rape. Four justices got it right, and argued that it is within the states’ rights to do so.


24 posted on 06/25/2008 3:57:59 PM PDT by abt87 (Liberals aren't stupid...they can still beat Koko the monkey in chess)
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To: abt87

Wasn’t he against the death penalty for gang members who kill when he was a state senator? Personally, I think the death penalty should only be used for murder. Executing a child rapist may encourage them to kill their victims to cover up the crime.


25 posted on 06/25/2008 4:02:31 PM PDT by willk
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To: abt87

Only if the child-rapist is bitter, clinging to guns and/or religion.


26 posted on 06/25/2008 4:06:46 PM PDT by Choose Ye This Day (Justice has a sword, and that sword needs to swing today.)
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To: abt87

But abortion is okay....Doesn’t fit!!


27 posted on 06/25/2008 4:07:38 PM PDT by Sacajaweau (I'm planting corn...Have to feed my car...)
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To: Tex Pete
I’m guessing suicide bombings would not meet his definition of “heinous.”

The death penalty for a successful suicide bomber is a little tough to implement. Although I suppose you could electrocute the bag of body parts.

28 posted on 06/25/2008 4:09:39 PM PDT by Sherman Logan (Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves. - A. Lincoln)
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To: willk

This must be a joke. His record on crime issues has been totally abysmal. Now all of a sudden he is tough on crime? Maybe this isn’t so surprising as he certainly supports execution for the unborn and babies who survive abortion.


29 posted on 06/25/2008 4:10:06 PM PDT by TNCMAXQ
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To: abt87
"Obama supports rape executions"

....Ummmm...OK Barry....Prove it!!

You can start with THIS one:

Bill Clown

30 posted on 06/25/2008 4:10:46 PM PDT by musicman
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To: abt87

Of course he does. But under Sharia law, the victim is the one who is punished unless proven innocent.


31 posted on 06/25/2008 4:11:19 PM PDT by Nachum
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To: abt87

Obama a states’ rights advocate?


32 posted on 06/25/2008 4:11:37 PM PDT by keepitreal
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To: abt87

Just thinking,,Does Christ support the death penalty.?


33 posted on 06/25/2008 4:19:33 PM PDT by silentreignofheroes (Old Dogs and Children,and Watermelon Wine.)
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To: Brilliant

Because he needs the women’s vote and this is his way of showing his support to them.

Where’s the media outrage???


34 posted on 06/25/2008 4:23:24 PM PDT by eaglestar
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To: darkwing104

Could obamas stance have been guided by todays news on Fox ?

A Massachusetts politician and defense attorney has touched off a firestorm with his shocking public vow to torment and “rip apart” child rape victims who take the witness stand if the state legislature passed stiff mandatory sentences for child sex offenders.

Rep. James Fagan, a Democrat, made the comments during debate last month on the state House floor.


35 posted on 06/25/2008 4:29:01 PM PDT by Thinkin
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To: abt87

Obama, agreeing with Rush Limbaugh, today opposed the SCOTUS decision...


36 posted on 06/25/2008 4:29:17 PM PDT by omega4179 ("you can't drill your way out of this" VERO POSSUMUS!)
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To: silentreignofheroes

Only if there is somebody around to “cast the first stone”.


37 posted on 06/25/2008 4:31:44 PM PDT by Carl from Marietta
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To: silentreignofheroes

“Just thinking,,Does Christ support the death penalty.?”

Well, I’m not good for being able to quote too many bible verses but I do remember the one where he said that anyone who would corrupt (or in some bibles ....offend) “little ones” should sooner have a millstone thrown around their neck and be cast into the sea. So, I’m thinking being cast into the sea would be a form of the death penalty.


38 posted on 06/25/2008 4:36:05 PM PDT by LaurenD
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To: Carl from Marietta

Moses could have cast that stone.Being a Righteous Man.


39 posted on 06/25/2008 4:59:12 PM PDT by silentreignofheroes (Old Dogs and Children,and Watermelon Wine.)
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To: abt87
Obama is a poser.
40 posted on 06/25/2008 5:03:06 PM PDT by Recovering_Democrat (Just say NObama!)
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