our mercy is our crime?

Question

for debate

Answer 1

The most accute evidence of that is our failure to act against illegal immigrants. Many Americans see value in these people being in the US, because they perform a service, and at a resonable cost. Yet, once they are given immunity or amnesty of some sort, the economics will change.

We saw it the last time these people were offered amnesty. They won't rock the boat until the boat comes under anchor!

The danger for the US now, that didn't play a part in the last amnesty, was the terrorists that flow in with them. We've had some success in screening out these people, at least enough to realize, they do exist.

Truly, our mercy is our crime, and if we don't harden our stance, it will also be our downfall!

Answer 2

Excellent debate question. My opinion is that there needs to be a fine line between mercy and justice.....yes justice...it may be a crime to allow mercy but sometimes you need to be as "bad" as the people you are fighting against....whether it be a war or a war on criminals. This leads down the "end justifies the means" type debate ....very dangerous thoughts if taken to extremes.

Answer 3

Depends on the offence. You must look at the victim before you grant mercy to the accused. A thief can be pardoned for stealing a loaf of bread to satisfy his hunger. But is it justified when a corrupt man in order to satisfy his greed steals from a hundred. Can a rape be pardoned and will letting off the accused in the name of 'reforming him' do justice to the rape victim?

Remember last year when one guy was hanged in India for raping and murdering a school girl there was alot of hue and cry from all those human rights groups demanding pardon on humanitarian grounds. Now if that person would've let off do you think that would've served the purpose of justice.

First they cried 'justice justice' for Priyadarshini Mattoo. Now when the accused after so many years has finally come under the law, they think that death sentence is too harsh on him. If we forget that he raped and killed someone and grant him mercy then that will be our crime.

Worst is the case of Afzal. That is one terrorist who deserves the death punishment, but isn't it unfortunate that so many educated, informed people in our society are demanding clemency for him. Do they even realise what the consequences of 'reforming' him would be? What if he is given life imprisonment and clothed and fed at tax payer's cost for life then what is the guarantee that he will not mastermind another attack this time safely from within prison.

You have to analyse a lot of facts taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of each and every case. And in some cases, yes I must say that our mercy will amount to a crime on the society that we live in as well as our future generations.

Answer 4

That statement is true.

We often seek retribution as a country until it becomes politically incorrect to do so. The War in Iraq or the War on Terror...whichever you want to call it. Everyone was onboard going in....we had to snuff out the terrorists and those responsible for wanting to harm our country. Torture and killing are a part of protecting this great nation....but our "mercy" and "political" climate won't tolerate it.

There are times that I am honestly surprised that politicians don't suggest that we fight a war with out bullets.

Answer 5

Interesting debate subject.
Do the culprit who commit crime show mercy to his victims? If thought , there would not have been any victims!!!! unfortunately its not the case!! People who commit crimes are ONLY merciless and heartless individuals!

Answer 6

Ask the guy who rapes and murders if mercy was on his mind at the time he committed the crime.

Answer 7

Sometimes folks use the mercy of others to get what they want. If you have been a victim of this type of crime, you may not be as mercifull as you once were.

Think of it this way, fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.

If you are mercifull to a fault where you attract those who will take advantage og you, then that is something you need to overcome.

Answer 8

Mercy for who? The mercy is extended usually for political purposes, not for the good of humanity. At least not in recent years.
How many do They watch go homeless, lack medical coverage, innocent die in prisons and of diseases that it's not profitable to cure or treat.
Many of Their mercy tactics serve Their common good.

Answer 9

I really don't know what to say having read some brilliant responses to the question. I've learnt a lot for which I would like to thank the 'asker' and the respondents.

'Hang the bastard who was too arrogant to spare a thought for the victim(s) and their families.'