11 Nov 09
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091111/ap_on_re_us/us_sniper_execution
Obviously, many of us feel strongly about the death penalty. I, myself, though I have no problem with executing a murderer, have deep reservations about executions because of the possibility of executing an innocent person.
But hopefully we can agree that if any civilian criminal deserves to die, this fellow was the perfect candidate. This is a man who intentionally and with careful planning and preparation, wreaked havoc by, over a period of months, killing completely random innocent people for no reason other than their being at the wrong place at the wrong time. If he was trying to make some sort of political point, he never said so.
11 Nov 09
Originally posted by sh76I have no problem with the death penalty (I don't want to execute innocent people but I do not wish to incarcerate innocent people either). I do agree that this individual is an excellent candidate for the death penalty. You seem to imply that if he had a political agenda you might be less likely to give him the death penalty. Is that so? Why?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091111/ap_on_re_us/us_sniper_execution
Obviously, many of us feel strongly about the death penalty. I, myself, though I have no problem with executing a murderer, have deep reservations about executions because of the possibility of executing an innocent person.
But hopefully we can agree that if any civilian criminal deserves ...[text shortened]... lace at the wrong time. If he was trying to make some sort of political point, he never said so.
11 Nov 09
Originally posted by quackquackWell, all I meant was that killing people without a reason is even more evil than killing people with a reason. I would have no problem with him being executed if he were trying to make a political statement as well.
I have no problem with the death penalty (I don't want to execute innocent people but I do not wish to incarcerate innocent people either). I do agree that this individual is an excellent candidate for the death penalty. You seem to imply that if he had a political agenda you might be less likely to give him the death penalty. Is that so? Why?
12 Nov 09
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Originally posted by quackquackThat kinda limits your options doesn't it? I'm just waiting for the far left to suggest paying these criminals reparations for the evil within society they were exposed to that drove them to kill. 😛
[b]I have no problem with the death penalty (I don't want to execute innocent people but I do not wish to incarcerate innocent people either).
13 Nov 09
Originally posted by sh76he says he didn't do it and i believe his lawyers say he didn't do it.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091111/ap_on_re_us/us_sniper_execution
Obviously, many of us feel strongly about the death penalty. I, myself, though I have no problem with executing a murderer, have deep reservations about executions because of the possibility of executing an innocent person.
But hopefully we can agree that if any civilian criminal deserves ...[text shortened]... lace at the wrong time. If he was trying to make some sort of political point, he never said so.
13 Nov 09
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Originally posted by whodeyIt's not clear what you are satirizing here. Are you trying to poke fun at "the far left" or are you poking fun at your own rather embarrassing sense of 'political humour'?
I'm just waiting for the far left to suggest paying these criminals reparations for the evil within society they were exposed to that drove them to kill.
13 Nov 09
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Originally posted by whodeyIt's just that you go on and on and on and on about how this Forum has all these "far left" people on it, and yet - despite this - no one has said anything remotely like what you are "waiting" for the "far left" to say. Indeed, this particular case has seen consensus. And yet you blunder on, broken record and all. So, it seems you are satirizing yourself - perhaps inadvertently - as I suspected.
Whatever makes you laugh FMF. Lighten up a bit.
Is your incessant stuff about 'death camps' for granny supposed to make us laugh too?
13 Nov 09
Originally posted by sh76Still don't see any justification for the State to murder him.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091111/ap_on_re_us/us_sniper_execution
Obviously, many of us feel strongly about the death penalty. I, myself, though I have no problem with executing a murderer, have deep reservations about executions because of the possibility of executing an innocent person.
But hopefully we can agree that if any civilian criminal deserves ...[text shortened]... lace at the wrong time. If he was trying to make some sort of political point, he never said so.
The war in Iraq was carefully planned and resulted in the murdering of tens of thousands of civilians. Carry on like that and there's gonna be nobody left to pull the switch (or shoot the shot... or whatever barbaric means they use nowadays).
Oh. I forgot. State-sanctioned murder is cool.
13 Nov 09
Originally posted by shavixmirYes a murderer's life is a holy thing that must be preserved by all means no matter what he does.
Still don't see any justification for the State to murder him.
The war in Iraq was carefully planned and resulted in the murdering of tens of thousands of civilians. Carry on like that and there's gonna be nobody left to pull the switch (or shoot the shot... or whatever barbaric means they use nowadays).
Oh. I forgot. State-sanctioned murder is cool.
13 Nov 09
Originally posted by Sam The ShamWhat's an executioner, but a State-sanctioned (mass) murderer?
Yes a murderer's life is a holy thing that must be preserved by all means no matter what he does.
What about Saddam Hussein? Was he a murderer? Or was he dealing out justice.
And do you really think you should be calling the shots on this one?
13 Nov 09
Originally posted by shavixmirAre we allowed to punish a murderer? I mean by logic isn't prison state sanctioned kidnap? even a parking fine by your lack of logic is just state sanctioned theft. I certainly believe we should kill this guy.
[b]Still don't see any justification for the State to murder him.