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11-28-2007, 07:45 AM
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Re: This is why I\'m for the death penalty.
As long as there is a seperation between the church and state I find it hard to argue for or against the death penalty based on what the Bible says.
And killing people has as little to do with playing God as treating deadly diseases do. Gods punishment doesnt come into play after the death is a fact, and whatever punishment is given in this world by humans probably should not be linked to any powers God have to punish people. 
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11-28-2007, 07:58 AM
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Re: This is why I\'m for the death penalty.
[ QUOTE ]
As long as there is a seperation between the church and state I find it hard to argue for or against the death penalty based on what the Bible says. And killing people has as little to do with playing God as treating deadly diseases do. Gods punishment doesnt come into play after the death is a fact, and whatever punishment is given in this world by humans probably should not be linked to any powers God have to punish people. [/ QUOTE ] You don't have to base it on God or the Bible, just base it on what you know in your heart is good and kind and right, versus what you know is cruel and evil and wrong. Acting in vengeance and cruelty is wrong and you know it when you look deep in your heart.
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#3
11-28-2007, 08:08 AM
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Re: This is why I\'m for the death penalty.
Making a statement that people who take away innnocent lives for their own pleasure or profit risk having their own life taken away from them, and no longer be part of this world is not something I consider evil, cruel or wrong.
I think that stating that our society value the life of the innocent so much that those who take it away can end up having the same done upon them is not evil. In my heart I see this world and our society as being better with certain people that have proved that they do not respect the innocent life being sent to meet their creator.
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11-28-2007, 07:47 AM
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Re: This is why I\'m for the death penalty.
Diverging slightly: Here is a good current example of the robustness of the justice system! Luckily the judge wasn't handing out death sentences [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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#5
11-28-2007, 08:10 AM
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Re: This is why I\'m for the death penalty.
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Diverging slightly: Here is a good current example of the robustness of the justice system! Luckily the judge wasn't handing out death sentences [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] I'm going to have to go out on a limb and agree with Midge(!) that the state should not have the power of life and death over individuals.
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#6
11-28-2007, 08:20 AM
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Re: This is why I\'m for the death penalty.
This make me remember why I put Midge on ignore in the first place.
Somehow hes not able to comprehend the fact that a process that last more than a decade and involves 5+ trials on the highest level (with expert witnesses, media attention, added attention from the system itself) isīnt comparable to one judge handing out stupid sentences for small offences on a bad day.
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#7
11-28-2007, 08:33 AM
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Re: This is why I\'m for the death penalty.
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This make me remember why I put Midge on ignore in the first place. Somehow hes not able to comprehend the fact that a process that last more than a decade and involves 5+ trials on the highest level (with expert witnesses, media attention, added attention from the system itself) isīnt comparable to one judge handing out stupid sentences for small offences on a bad day. [/ QUOTE ] I am sorry I didn't know, nor did I wish to imply, you had memory problems. Be that as it may, I wonder at which level of your justice systems you think no more mistaken are made? I would have accepted fewer, but none!? [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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#8
11-28-2007, 08:48 AM
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Re: This is why I\'m for the death penalty.
IMO, comments such as "he did such a horrible thing, he should die" - often referring to the murder and molestation of children - are based on hatred. I too get disgusted when I hear some of the things that are done in the world, but I think it is a bad idea to base laws on it.
As long as there is no good argument for the death penalty, e.g. it is considerably safer for the society, aside from the subjective opinion of "he deserved it", I'm against it.
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#10
11-28-2007, 09:41 AM
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Re: This is why I\'m for the death penalty.
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I'm against the death penalty, but wouldn't mind so much if the entire town of Gainesville was leveled... with extreme prejudice! [/ QUOTE ] No love for Title Town???? Please tell me you are from Ohio. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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