If we put the death a man, who we thought was guilty of a capital crime, and later found out that there was evidence that the man was actually innocent beyond a doubt...are we murders since he was killed in the name of the state?
2007-02-26 15:31:49 · 16 answers · asked by Laughing Man Copycat 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I don't believe in the death penalty, and do believe it is premeditated murder. You strap them down and kill them, that is murder in the 1st degree. I understand how upset the oppose-rs of my view can get, when they lost a person that was a child, loved one, or just believe that this is justice. BUT! Two wrong's don't make it right. In addition with what I've stated above, the Pope John Paul II, gave us all a great example of forgiveness, and he also showed us how not to hate.
Are we murderers? As a society yes I'm afraid so. As an individual no, if in your heart you know it is a sin and is wrong to do.
2007-02-26 15:58:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because our judicial system isn't perfect, but it's way better than most countries have. The hardest criminal has to have the hardest punishment. It is up to us to try to have the best we can, to punish any who abuse it...like crooked lawyers and prosecutors....and to trust that any that receive the wrong sentence ....thru our appeals, will get help....that is why we have an appeal system, which probably goes too far the other way....
The justice system punishes the criminal...it doesn't murder them....yes...they end up dead....a just punishment for their crimes.....but murder is something different. Even if the penalty is carried out by mistake, it would not be murder. We have put all kinds of "pauses" in place to try to keep this from happening.
We, as a society are not trying to murder anyone. Do you really want serial killers to live a full life after murdering all kinds of people? I don't . And we go too far now trying to make their death "as easy as possible". Why? Did they do that for their victims?
As a society we try our best to protect the innocent. That is the best we can do....We don't live in a perfect world.
2007-02-26 23:43:44 · answer #2 · answered by samantha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, we are not. While it is well known of cases where this has happened, it is the responsibility of the state to punish those who do wrong. If a mistake is made, then one was made. We are all only human and prone to error. Error is very difficult to avoid, even for you. Be perfect in all things before asking if we are murderers for the death of a person who was actually Innocent.
2007-02-26 23:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why should it matter wether on not the person is guilty or not. The outcome is still the same. I don't really support the death penatle so either way I look at it is murder.
2007-02-26 23:42:23 · answer #4 · answered by myi_smi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once Again; we come to the ATTORNEY. If a man is put to death, and later found to be un-equivocally innocent, EVERY individual participating in the Trial should be put to DEATH!!!!.
THAT WAY, IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, IT DEFINITELY WON'T BE THOSE PEOPLE WHO SCREWED UP AGAIN!!.
2007-02-26 23:48:12 · answer #5 · answered by Chuck-the-Duck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the situation, how long it took to get the evidence, if it was there and not used yes
2007-02-26 23:56:46 · answer #6 · answered by chocolot9 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"We" as in the people of a nation? - Most certainly not. Many of these people have no knowledge of what goes on in their own homes, how can they be responsible for their family members sins, much less their neighbors, judges and lawmakers.
2007-02-26 23:48:59 · answer #7 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. In order to commit murder you have to meet certain criteria. One of which is "the unlawful killing of a human being, or a fetus, with malice aforethought." In your example the killing wasn't unlawful. It would be a horrendous mistake, but nonetheless lawful. Therefore, it wouldn't be murder.
There are several other instances of killing someone which would not be murder. Some of which are, during war, deadly force by police, self defence, etc.
2007-02-26 23:36:05 · answer #8 · answered by dawnsdad 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Nope, just the 12 jurors.
2007-02-26 23:35:36 · answer #9 · answered by RiverGirl 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Oh well, then that person will be able to go to heaven, instead of hell.
2007-02-26 23:53:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋