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In reply to the discussion: Waffle House murderer - what would you like to happen to him? [View all]PJMcK
(21,922 posts)104. I had a feeling you'd make a distinction!
The OP's question is emotionalism.
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Maybe but don't you think it would be interesting to see what people think about this?
Doodley
Apr 2018
#13
Please don't diss other people's threads. If you don't like this thread, don't reply. Thank you.
Doodley
Apr 2018
#23
By this response, you also feel that no discussion on the issue of Impeachment should occur?
brooklynite
Apr 2018
#43
You said this thread was a total waste of time. You dissed my thread. Please don't
Doodley
Apr 2018
#44
Please explain. Just saying "you have it completely backwards," without any explanation
Doodley
Apr 2018
#101
Nothing vengeful. I don't believe in the death penalty. I also don't believe dangerous
Doodley
Apr 2018
#20
I haven't heard them ask for the death penalty. I pretty much agree with everything I have heard
Doodley
Apr 2018
#26
The questions are just to see what people think. Sorry if I made it too complicated!
Doodley
Apr 2018
#15
depends on the mental eval. If "legally insane" lock in high security mental insitution until and
hlthe2b
Apr 2018
#6
Want to see him charged with a Hate Crime. If his defense is mental illness, fine let the judge
Hoyt
Apr 2018
#10
It certainly looks that way, plus he was allegedly a member of a far-right group.
Doodley
Apr 2018
#53
I agree in principle, but it might be a hard case to prove that the father did anything wrong.
Doodley
Apr 2018
#54
Agreed his father needs to be arrested today. He obviously shares his sons distain for the laws.
bettyellen
Apr 2018
#32
i would not like him sentenced to death because i do not believe the *government* deserves the right
unblock
Apr 2018
#17
I agree about the DS. The murderer may have been very manipulative or threatening
Doodley
Apr 2018
#33
Good answer. But I would have thought that the fact that he was naked means something
Doodley
Apr 2018
#36
Medically speaking, he very likely has some psychological problems.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2018
#39
Good point. I suppose if they can find evidence that he planned this in advance as well, that
Doodley
Apr 2018
#56
Do you think it is better in theory for him to face a harsher sentence, as far as sending out
Doodley
Apr 2018
#49
I agree. Just for the fact that there are miscarriages of justice, rules out the
Doodley
Apr 2018
#63
Thank you for your reply. Do you have any reservations about the death penalty? For example,
Doodley
Apr 2018
#68
Thank you for your reply. Do see the death penalty as retribution or to make an example to others?
Doodley
Apr 2018
#69
I appreciate your reply and have a lot of respect for your opinion. It sounds like you
Doodley
Apr 2018
#70
I do not agree with you, but I understand your POV and respect it. One of the problems I have
Doodley
Apr 2018
#92
Wow, look at the other countries that have the DP. Not a group I want to be in. nt
USALiberal
Apr 2018
#72
Try him, psychoanalyze him, prescribe either institutionalization or penalization until he dies
Mr. Ected
Apr 2018
#77
What I would like is for media & politicians to open discussion about who's a "terrorist" and why
flibbitygiblets
Apr 2018
#80
I would like to see him sent somewhere where he has to wear pants all day, every day.
Different Drummer
Apr 2018
#81
He will likely be killed in prison if sentenced there and not separated from the general population.
LonePirate
Apr 2018
#84
Put him in a mental institution and prosecute his father for negligent homicide
Azathoth
Apr 2018
#86
His father should get life in prison and his son should get life in a mental institution.
TNLib
Apr 2018
#100