Do you believe in the death penalty?

Corona

It is natural for you not to support it anymore as you now have someone who you love facing the death sentence. I, at this point in my life, still do believe in the death penalty, but I surely would feel different if it was my son or brother on death row. But in the case that my son was murdered, I would hope it was still there. The death sentence here in Texas is Murder plus one other felony (rape, robbery, etc.) I'm sorry for what your brother and your family are facing, as I am also sorry for the victims family. Peace.

Sweet T

Holy Crap, im in shock you asked a serious question!! I dont have the space here to type my views on that, but if anyone ever hurts my children in any way, i will kill a mother Fu@k#r before it has a chance to go to a trial!!!! I wont let a jury decide what happens to the son of a b!tCH who hurts my kids..

UriK

I only support it in particularly heinous cases of mass murder otherwise it isn't worth while for the reasons that you listed.

You ask, I answer

I'm all for it. saves my tax dollars from being used to house some convict, letting them watch cable TV, work out in a better gym than i have, etc.

you're brother shouldn't have done the crime.

laduron7

I do not support the death penalty because it does no public good. All it does is feed the vengeance beast and maintain the cycle of victimhood.

Edit: For those who think this is a money issue, it costs more to execute someone than it does to house them in prison for life because of all the lawyers involved.

cyanne2ak

I support it & think there should be a "fast lane" put in, just like TX did. I'm tired of supporting criminals with my tax $$$. I pay enough in taxes to support a family of 6. Most of that money does NOT go to any productive use at all - nor does it go to productive members of society. Some people just don't deserve to live.

Ancient Warrior DogueDe Bordeaux

only a liberal coward could support the killing of the unborn and the compassion for bone crunching rapist murdering thugs who are about to get the death penalty

what ever happened to a good ol fashioned hanging? break the neck and feel no pain.....

goggles $30, ticket $7 Rope $5 seeing your wifes murderer die.........priceless.

Mouth of the South

I also have a friend on death roll and he killed the people involved that were planning to kill him for insurance money. No I don't feel that he should be put to death because he was just one step ahead of them. But there are some murderers out there that deserve it, like killing innocent kids, innocent grandmothers, mothers, and fathers that don't even know the person that killed them. The meaness in the crime should be addressed as death roll. But some innocence should be resolved by life inprisonment.

Alwaysright

i dont know.two wrongs dont make a right.how can we kill as a punishment if murder is illegal?I think being in jail with no hope of getting out and no woman in your bed is a good punishment.but then again we pay for them to stay there in taxes.i dont even have cable why should they?so really i havent decided.sorry for your brother.and the victims family.good luck and best wishes.

Susan S

No.

Cleo

There are several problems with the death penalty.
- The judicial system can make mistakes and kill innocent people
-It doesn't help deter people from murdering others (many cases are done on impulse or for greed which usually stems from larger societal problems)
-If a family wants revenge for their lost one, a life in prison isn't a cup of tea. However, revenge doesn't bring their loved ones back, and usually doesn't actually make them feel better.
- "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind" Gandhi once said, and I believe he's completely and utterly right. It creates an endless cycle of death and grief.
- It also points to a lack of progress in society as a whole. It's a medieval method at best and it has been proved that it doesn't need to exist by other countries who don't have capital punishment. (oh, and America comes 24th in the highest murders per capita, while Australia, Canada, and United Kingdom come in the 40s, and they don't have capital punishment. Bit of a jump there.

How_Would_I_Know

Absolutely support it.

Despite your misconceptions, it has time and time again been proven to be a VERY effective deterrent. It's also the only way justice can be truly brought to a murder case.

You brother is scum, and if/when he is executed the world will be a better place. Our sympathy and concern should be ENTIRELY with the family of the person he murdered. He doesn't deserve a second thought.

Barbiexo

I think they shud do it the greek way and eye for an eye

ironlipz

sorry i cant agree with you.
lets put it this way. i believe ur emotionally hurt because someone dear to you facrd this. but look at it logically.

you said: " fear of receiving the death penalty doesn't keep someone from committing the crime. "

probably this wouldnt have effect some criminals but do you know that by giving mandatory death penalty, it reduces the number of serious crime? lets say that 30 over 60 criminals are afraid to commit crime because they are afraid of death penalty.
even though 30 is a small number compared to 60 overall its better than nothing.

you also added :
"and why is JUST murder ok? why is murder punishable by murder? why not theft by theft? arson by arson? rape by rape? etc etc etc"

if u want the exact punishment to be given according to the crimes, then whats the reason for a law to be made and be followed? we are talking about JUSTICE HERE. NOT THE BARTER SYSTEM.

plus why are u so concerned about how much its costs? u rather have these kinda people in our community? u rather live in a dangerous environment? do you want your children to face cruelty? i am not being rude or whatsoever.but the facts that you give does not sound logic at all.

think.

Twila G

I definately support it!!
It can't be any more expensive than housing, feeding, and medically caring for these blights on society for 80 years.

why should they be rewarded with free room and board and a better lifestyle than a lot of folks when theykilled someone.

Deterant aside, i say let the punishment fit the crime.

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