05-06-2008, 04:02 PM
sorry, but i know you are smart enough to know its not as black and white as that...
Absolutely.
As Paul said, no system is perfect. And there is no doubt in my mind that there are instances where the death penalty is absolutely appropriate.
If we are going to kill people in the name of the law, don't we need absolutes (which we can never have)?
There *are* capital punishment cases that are black and white, clear cut, even though the concept cannot be.
One absolute that does not exist-- "life without possibility of parole". If it did, I *might* rethink my position on capital punishment.
Absolutely.
As Paul said, no system is perfect. And there is no doubt in my mind that there are instances where the death penalty is absolutely appropriate.
If we are going to kill people in the name of the law, don't we need absolutes (which we can never have)?
There *are* capital punishment cases that are black and white, clear cut, even though the concept cannot be.
One absolute that does not exist-- "life without possibility of parole". If it did, I *might* rethink my position on capital punishment.