[An.American.Expatriate]

I see no reason that the penalty for killing a cop should be harsher than the killing of any other person.

[Balding_Eagle]

I see no reason that the penalty for killing a cop should be harsher than the killing of any other person.

If you don't mind, I'd like to restate what you said.

I see no reason that the penalty for killing anyone should be less than execution.

[Bulwyf]

My first thought too, are we second class or third class citizens?

[SoFloFreeper]

I can, if the murder is first degree. A cop is a representative of the state, an institution charged with keeping evil doers from harming the innocent.

The murder of an LEO because of their position is an affront to social order.

I also think all human beings are made in the image of God. Any first degree murder ought to be subject to the death penalty.

I am just saying that with an LEO there is an additional reason to pursue such a penalty.

I cannot see, Constitutionally, how Trump can enforce his proposed EO. If, for example, the state of Delaware doesn’t have the death penalty for the murder of an LEO, where is there Constitutional authority for the Federal government to come in and execute? Seems to be an overreach.

[Resolute Conservative]

I agree murder is murder. There should also be no “hate” crimes.

[zeugma]

I see no reason that the penalty for killing a cop should be harsher than the killing of any other person.

Some animals are more equal than others.

[i_robot73]

Why not? I mean, we have people whom believe an (ex) cop/military should be able to carry, unlike the pleeps. /s

We already have a 2-tier America: We the People vs. D.C. /2x-s...but true