Tue 30 Mar, 2010 10:00 am - [QUOTE=Khethil;146175]I'm really glad you brought this up. Two additions to your sentiment here if I might:
1. The idea that not all accused crimes did actually occur as an indictment (or... (view)
Tue 30 Mar, 2010 08:18 am - [QUOTE=Alan McDougall;146125]Getting back to the question, Is there a case for capital punishment in the modern world,? My answer is yes for murder and rape[/QUOTE]
I strongly disagree on the... (view)
Mon 29 Mar, 2010 09:42 pm - [QUOTE=StochasticBeauty;145961]Utilitarianism is also used in economics and it is the equivalant to *value*. In a capitalist based system things are hardly done for good but *rather* to feed... (view)
Mon 29 Mar, 2010 08:21 pm - [QUOTE=StochasticBeauty;145513]An eye for an eye makes the world go blind". Ghandi
I agree with you in the sense that it is scary to see murderers going on parole; for you to assume a... (view)
Sun 28 Mar, 2010 03:12 pm - [QUOTE=xris;145273]So is this an academic agreement or a matter of yes we should have DP even though the system is unjust? I cant really understand what your saying.[/QUOTE]
Ya im not editing... (view)
Sun 28 Mar, 2010 02:56 pm - [QUOTE=xris;145265]So who chooses? me, you or the state? Im not squeamish but Im damned if the state will kill in my name and not be just. You cant say I believe we have imperfect system and then... (view)
Sun 28 Mar, 2010 02:26 pm - [QUOTE=xris;145253]Look if I was certain of the justice and the crime deserved their death, then I would rejoice in his cries, shooting would be too easy..BUT you have not answered my questions,... (view)
Sun 28 Mar, 2010 02:11 pm - [QUOTE=xris;145239]Do you trust the system enough and are you prepared to carry out the sentence? put the noose about their neck while listening to their cries for mercy and their mothers comfort.... (view)
Sun 28 Mar, 2010 11:03 am - [QUOTE=kennethamy;116063]Revenge is not a justification, although it may be an excuse. But capital punishment is not justified by revenge. It is usually justified by: a. deterrence, and b.... (view)
