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I wouldnt. Im against the death penalty but what he did was not human. and i dont care for beasts.
darkangel218
Apr 2013
#52
Sadly, what he did was very human. Not very humane. We all are just beasts/ animals of this planet.
Scruffy Rumbler
Apr 2013
#64
Wow, someone who is trying to be a nurse doesn't understand that humans are animals....
white_wolf
Apr 2013
#162
Unless you have proof that some god made us, I am part of a species of animal that evolved on this
Scruffy Rumbler
Apr 2013
#149
Murder is what humans do. It's not an animal thing (except perhaps among other higher primates).
kestrel91316
Apr 2013
#183
Probably. That one's a real piece of work. And she's studying to be a NURSE???
kestrel91316
Apr 2013
#185
So skip the trial, the investigation, the whole system of law that took centuries to create because
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#54
Would you have a problem with the definition of "terrorist" being loosely interpreted...
AngryOldDem
Apr 2013
#116
And what happens when some RW president decides to start calling his political enemies terrorists?
kestrel91316
Apr 2013
#188
So someone comes here and blows up inocent people, and we are more concerned with fair trials
darkangel218
Apr 2013
#38
Since when does a crime not have to be proven in a court of law to be punished?
undeterred
Apr 2013
#49
I think you are trying to stir up anarchist shit and it isn't working on this site. Go elsewhere
Pisces
Apr 2013
#155
Fascist and totalitarian is my take on it. Pure Stalinist/Maoist/Nazi/Idi Amin BS.
kestrel91316
Apr 2013
#197
Apples and oranges, sweetheart. We can be concerned about his victims AND
kestrel91316
Apr 2013
#191
If you want a fair trial if you are ever accused of a crime then you should care
Fumesucker
Apr 2013
#20
He should and will get one. There's already a perception that his older brother was the instigator.
reformist2
Apr 2013
#21
Wow, you need to find another fucking message board. Like a right wing one. You scare me. n-t
Logical
Apr 2013
#22
wow. I guess I just am a bleeding heart liberal and don't belong here.
Warren Stupidity
Apr 2013
#35
So in other words, our system of justice which we boast about all the time, is only for when
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#41
Why do you believe that a discussion of the right to a fair trial should be hidden?
godai
Apr 2013
#68
Its a discussion board and im.not a sheeple. Do you always agree with everyone on here?
darkangel218
Apr 2013
#80
I do. It is the hallmark of a fair and just society and a bedrock of American principles.
FSogol
Apr 2013
#55
I do. It's not about him, it's about the process. Chuck the process for the people who
GreenPartyVoter
Apr 2013
#65
We should care because our democracy which is bigger than any one person is at stake. Everyone
Pisces
Apr 2013
#67
At this point you are looking really really foolish. And clueless. Self delete, do yourself a favor.
Logical
Apr 2013
#111
I don't think this thread is going the direction you thought it would! Thankfully!
Scruffy Rumbler
Apr 2013
#76
I do. I am 72 years old and remember an America where we actually believed in the Constitution.
jwirr
Apr 2013
#96
There is a reason that the right to a fair trial is included in the Declaration of Human Rights.
LiberalAndProud
Apr 2013
#98
Go on, like i care! Like.i.need to get your approval to feel in a certain way!!
darkangel218
Apr 2013
#143
I don't think the US has fair trials, but I very much like the idea for all accused people. nt
ZombieHorde
Apr 2013
#123
Yes, I was actually referring to the earlier thread. I totally agree with the OP!
El Fuego
Apr 2013
#168
I do. This should have been a poll - easier to read and keep up with. n/t
patricia92243
Apr 2013
#133
Explain me something. Where exactly in my OP did i wish that we were not a civilized society?
darkangel218
Apr 2013
#167
His "trial" will really be the 2nd component to weather or not he gets the death penalty.
chelsea0011
Apr 2013
#161
By such emotional logic, almost every murderer would be deprived of a fair trial. nt.
TimberValley
Apr 2013
#174
I do. If I don't want fair trials for other accused people I have absolutely no right to
kestrel91316
Apr 2013
#179
Constitutionally, i have the right to personally care or not care about a said persons trial
darkangel218
Apr 2013
#193