2006-08-16 03:06:15 · 17 answers · asked by Penguin Gal 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Against.
My arguments against are probably less religious or spirituality-based (although that may play a small role), but rather based on the fact that there is not access to equal justice in this country. The poor, a great percentage of minorities and the less 'connected' just do not have the same opportunity to have a vigorous defense as those who are more privileged in society.
So, many mistakes are made in the process. Now, I don't know if I'd rather see 100 guilty go free than one innocent get the death penalty --I just don't know how to make such a trade-off. But, the death penalty (once executed of course) is irreversible, and I just don't have enough confidence in our system of justice to support this ultimate punishment.
Now, I undrstand that there are cases where the evidence seems so clear-cut and the criminal act is so heinous that I would not mind seeing the perpretator lose his/her life. But, having staked out my side on this, I can't have it both ways.
2006-08-16 05:41:45 · answer #1 · answered by Da Whispering Genius 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am against it.I think people should have to spend the rest of their life in prison instead of getting the death penalty..The death penalty is just horrible.
2006-08-16 22:22:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am for the death penalty. I just wish there was a way to make absolutely sure that the person was guilty. I'm pretty sure the justice system works but I wouldn't trust my life with it.
2006-08-16 10:34:53 · answer #3 · answered by Ann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Death Penalty is there to stay for the Cold blooded murderers.
2006-08-16 10:13:20 · answer #4 · answered by Redeemed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on da crime.....for example if sombody stole a candy bar from a store then im against. but lets say this serial killer who has murdered and tortured like 4 or more people then no im for death penalty!
2006-08-16 14:08:56 · answer #5 · answered by deseraa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
punishment for a crime should fit the crime, eye for eye, tooth for tooth.
But those receiving the death sentence should be given Every chance to prove their innocence.
The execution should be public. the method of death so horrid that everyone would be shocked at the brutality and gut splattering effects of a state imposed death sentence. The the remains should be exhibited for all to see after which they could be burned in the public waste facility.
2006-08-16 10:16:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FOR --maybe the USA will become a safer place to live before the liberals took over and made crime ok as long as it didn't affect them-- ( the Rich )
2006-08-16 10:13:09 · answer #7 · answered by Ladder Captain-29 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I am all for it as long as they have substancial evidence that proves that person did the crime, and they don't find out 10 years later that he wasn't the one that did it.
2006-08-16 10:13:45 · answer #8 · answered by lorimike4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm for it. Why should our tax money pay to keep them alive in prison for the rest of their lives. Just get it over with.
2006-08-16 10:13:31 · answer #9 · answered by Tigress 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be for it....eye for and eye
you kill someone...you need to die
I dont enjoy my tax dollars going to a bunch of crimminals so they can watch free cable and free food for the rest of thier lives
2006-08-16 10:13:11 · answer #10 · answered by angel5645 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋