For those convicted of violent crime, or committing a crime with a weapon... yuppers.
lock them up and toss the key.
I would opt for execution for those who commit murder, rape, voter fraud (since it's our most sacred obligation)
Those executions would be swiftly carried out after appeals process and MANDATORY DNA confirmation... no DNA evidence, no execution.... Oh and they'd be open to the public.
My societal obligations are to the chickens, not to those that violate the rights of the chickens..
Originally Posted by texassapper
Ah yes, this classic poorly thought out defense of the death penalty. Just claim that you require sufficient proof. For some it's "video evidence". For you, it's "DNA evidence".
Of course, all of you overlook the fact that you'd need evidence that the evidence is real. After all, unverified evidence is as useless as no evidence. All forms of evidence can be faked too. But also, are you implying that you yourself would verify this evidence, or select someone to verify the evidence? Perhaps a jury of peers? Yet another simple wrinkle, since the jury itself can be corrupt. Look up the history of juries miscarrying justice.
It turns out making sure that the people you want to execute are actually guilty is tougher than you thought. Whowouldathunkit?
But more on topic, I'm also curious about why you draw a convenient line around
violent crime. Why should we only worry about about those who physically harm others? If I rob someone with a gun, I'm beyond rehabilitation, but if I steal from people and screw hard working Americans out of their retirement savings, that gets more leniency? I find it particularly interesting that theft doesn't make it on the list of executable offenses but voter fraud does. You'd think that a pro capitalist would be equally offended at someone violating someone else's right to private property.
Evidently, stealing and carrying out a coup against the government is not a capital offense beyond rehab, but an armed robbery conviction means you can't give advice on the criminal justice system. Make that make sense.
