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JRW2 Dulwich 19 Aug 22 5.32pm | |
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Originally posted by georgenorman
I'm not saying that judges should overrule a jury's verdict. I'm saying that when the death penalty was the only sentence for those found guilty of murder, juries would acquit if they had the slightest doubt or sympathy. The judge determining whether the death penalty is appropriate is what I am proposing. Okay - understood. But I still feel queasy about one man (or woman) deciding whether or not someone should be executed.
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cryrst The garden of England 19 Aug 22 5.43pm | |
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Originally posted by JRW2
Okay - understood. But I still feel queasy about one man (or woman) deciding whether or not someone should be executed. Think of it as putting down a dangerous dog who killed someone. No use, no hope, what a waste of oxygen!
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Badger11 Beckenham 19 Aug 22 5.57pm | |
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Originally posted by JRW2
Okay - understood. But I still feel queasy about one man (or woman) deciding whether or not someone should be executed. That is my issue with capital punishment. In principle I am okay with it but I need to understand the mechanics e.g. who makes the decision. I also believe the public should have a vote on this and other matters.
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mezzer Main Stand, Block F, Row 20 seat 1... 19 Aug 22 6.10pm | |
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Originally posted by Badger11
That is my issue with capital punishment. In principle I am okay with it but I need to understand the mechanics e.g. who makes the decision. I also believe the public should have a vote on this and other matters. Sounds like you've got the makings of a new Saturday evening entertainment programme there Badger. Something like "Ant and Dec's Execution Party" where the public choose their favourite executioner and method from a weekly panel.
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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 19 Aug 22 6.16pm | |
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Originally posted by mezzer
Sounds like you've got the makings of a new Saturday evening entertainment programme there Badger. Something like "Ant and Dec's Execution Party" where the public choose their favourite executioner and method from a weekly panel. That’s too quick for me some serious consideration would need to go into it. I’d like to see big brother style, plenty of time to get to know and understand each one, 24/7 surveillance would see to it, with somebody voted ‘out’ every now and then. Also, new participants would inevitably be entered from time to time.
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cryrst The garden of England 19 Aug 22 6.20pm | |
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Originally posted by mezzer
Sounds like you've got the makings of a new Saturday evening entertainment programme there Badger. Something like "Ant and Dec's Execution Party" where the public choose their favourite executioner and method from a weekly panel. I think that’s like Saudi law
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Badger11 Beckenham 19 Aug 22 7.37pm | |
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Originally posted by mezzer
Sounds like you've got the makings of a new Saturday evening entertainment programme there Badger. Something like "Ant and Dec's Execution Party" where the public choose their favourite executioner and method from a weekly panel. Sorry not what I meant. I meant the public should be allowed referendums on important topics e.g. capital punishment / immigration not voting a death sentence ala "the Hunger Games".
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silvertop Portishead 22 Aug 22 10.02am | |
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Originally posted by Nicholas91
I found it hilarious the description of him was based purely on the clothes he was wearing… as if he’s some sort of cartoon character. You can see the BBC exec saying ‘the picture is up there we don’t need to risk anything ourselves’. I've had (many years ago - I couldn't be bothered now) stand up rows with people who considered it racist to describe a person in a group they are referring to as "black". My debaters were not black people you understand. Black people are justifiably happy with their skin and couldn't possibly consider that offensive. No, well meaning but idiotic white people.
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cryrst The garden of England 22 Aug 22 10.14am | |
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Originally posted by silvertop
I've had (many years ago - I couldn't be bothered now) stand up rows with people who considered it racist to describe a person in a group they are referring to as "black". My debaters were not black people you understand. Black people are justifiably happy with their skin and couldn't possibly consider that offensive. No, well meaning but idiotic white people. As I’ve quoted Malcom x before “why is the head of the snake white”.
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georgenorman 22 Aug 22 6.25pm | |
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More scum. Is 10 years enough?
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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 22 Aug 22 7.57pm | |
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Not nearly. Let’s hope he receives similar treatment in prison.
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croydon proud Any european country i fancy! 22 Aug 22 8.33pm | |
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10 years is a joke, should be life without parole-minimum!
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