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JoeyT

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22. They don't feel bad about the act,

Thu Nov 8, 2012, 10:42 AM

Nov 2012

they feel bad that they got caught and they're stuck in jail.

Admittedly that's the weakest anti-DP argument in my opinion, so I rarely make it.

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PA is set to execute a man tonight for raping and murdering a 16 year old girl. [View all] HopeHoops Nov 2012 OP

Agreed. nt onehandle Nov 2012 #1

Life in prison may seem harsh to you.. Upton Nov 2012 #2

Life in prison is harsh Major Nikon Nov 2012 #8

I don't care. I oppose the dp because it's flat out wrong cali Nov 2012 #15

Thank you. Scuba Nov 2012 #17

The last thing I think should happen to these kinds of criminals is to give them an out madokie Nov 2012 #3

i only agree with capitol punishment blueknight Nov 2012 #4

"Science," including DNA has deemed many innocent people guilty obamanut2012 Nov 2012 #7

That's the way I feel.. Upton Nov 2012 #12

This guy has admitted it. He now claims his Asperger's in defense. msanthrope Nov 2012 #18

The only problem with that is JoeyT Nov 2012 #21

I'm 100% against the Death Penalty amuse bouche Nov 2012 #5

This thread would be more useful with links or details Democat Nov 2012 #6

Here's the link. I'll edit the OP to include it as well... HopeHoops Nov 2012 #10

Thank you Democat Nov 2012 #11

I don't understand this argument Union Scribe Nov 2012 #9

As I said, if there is a Hell, he'll end up there eventually. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #13

That's a ridiculous reason to oppose the dp. cali Nov 2012 #16

Say again? WHAT is rooted in vengeance, the prison or the death penalty? HopeHoops Nov 2012 #20

They don't feel bad about the act, JoeyT Nov 2012 #22

For many years I really never had an opinion one way or another believe or not davidpdx Nov 2012 #14

It takes so long due to the many appeals. GreenStormCloud Nov 2012 #19

A shitty movie made you change your mind? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Nov 2012 #25

It very well could have been made or influenced by an anti-death penalty group davidpdx Nov 2012 #38

Executing the man won't bring the victim back. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2012 #23

Rape and murder of a 16 year old girl. Aerows Nov 2012 #24

I have to agree...if it were my daughter I'd save the State some money and do it myself... truebrit71 Nov 2012 #26

Yep.. txdemsftw Nov 2012 #27

I have to agree. HappyMe Nov 2012 #30

Spot on Aerows Blaspherian Nov 2012 #48

The facts of this case turn my stomach. I can locate no sympathy... Romulox Nov 2012 #28

could they smack him in the face while giving him the shot snooper2 Nov 2012 #29

I am against the death penalty as a matter of principle, no matter the crime. redqueen Nov 2012 #31

Curious question... LP2K12 Nov 2012 #32

Unless our country is under threat, I don't believe in war. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #34

He abducted a 16 y/o girl, raped her, shot her twice in the chest & once in the head w/ a 44Mag? Ghost in the Machine Nov 2012 #33

I'm not the one who stated your quote. Of course it's cheaper to execute. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #35

My bad.. I didn't say that you said it, it's just a quote I've read here too many times... Ghost in the Machine Nov 2012 #41

No problem. Weird, but I've never seen that posted. Strange concept, eh? HopeHoops Nov 2012 #44

I gotta agree with you. RebelOne Nov 2012 #36

I don't always agree with the death penalty either, but I *do* support it... Ghost in the Machine Nov 2012 #42

Crimes against children txdemsftw Nov 2012 #37

where are all the pro-lifers and rape apologists? Carolina Nov 2012 #39

It could be you achanging Nov 2012 #40

UPDATE: The PASC issued a stay of execution at the last minute. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #43

i oppose the death penalty barbtries Nov 2012 #45

Well, it's been 50 years since PA executed someone against their will. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #47

Fry the fucker. Odin2005 Nov 2012 #46

Um, that chair got retired a LONG time ago. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #49

Nothing excites DU's sense of righteous bloodlust like capital punishment Orrex Nov 2012 #50