by sarah h.
Member since:
August 29, 2007

Another post got me thinking....

November 04, 2008 09:06 PM UTC
views: 0 | comments: 26
about the prison and justice systems.  So, I have to ask, do you believe in the death penalty?  Why or why not?  If so, who do you think it should be applied to??

I have to say that I do believe in it for rapists, child molesters, and murderers.  Enough said.  These people are losers and incapable of being rehabilitated in my opinion.

Comments: 26

Chris E. Nov 4, 2008, 9:11pm UTC
I am for the death penalty
Mooch -. Nov 4, 2008, 9:13pm UTC
I am for the death penalty, but I think there needs to be a no holes barred conviction and DNA evidence to back it up for a death sentence.

There are too many times that you hear about innocent people being on death row, or actually found out they might be innocent after they've been executed.

And quick appeal processes, the way the justice system is right now the cost for an inmate on death row is more than one with life in prison with no hope of parole.

Mooch
Mary M. Nov 4, 2008, 9:20pm UTC
I pretty much agree with you.
Chelsea R. Nov 4, 2008, 9:21pm UTC
i am for capital punishment, there are a lot of stipulations that comes along with that, but when it comes down to it, people need to pay for their crimes
Kushal Poddar Nov 4, 2008, 9:40pm UTC
I do not say yes to Death Penalty. But there are times when I had my doubts...
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Heather Schultz Nov 4, 2008, 9:44pm UTC
I agree with you Sarah. People like that make me sick! How could anyone hurt a innocent child.
Kat W. Nov 4, 2008, 9:45pm UTC
I am for the death penalty.
Alta B. Nov 4, 2008, 9:47pm UTC
Do the crime - do the time! I am all for the death penality!
Kay S. Nov 4, 2008, 9:56pm UTC
I am in favor of the death penalty.
dee b. Nov 4, 2008, 10:05pm UTC
I believe in the death penalty, for certain crimes, that have been proven they were commited by the individual who has been found guilty. Either by thier own admission or proven with DNA. Murder is definely one I feel is deserving of the death penalty. Others like rapist and child molesters, I think they should be locked up with no chance of parole whatsoever!
Slyphian M Nov 4, 2008, 10:16pm UTC
For the most part I am against the death penalty. It has no deterrent effect, it costs more to execute someone than to keep them in prison for life and life in prison is more of a punishment than a quick death.

For a few select crimes I am in favor of it though. But those crimes would be for something particularly henious or for the killing of a law enforcement officer, fire fighter, nurse, doctor, minister, etc while in the performance of their jobs.

When the death penalty is asked for by the victim(s) or their family then they should be the ones to push the button, the plunger or throw the lever. And it should be done in a public venue, not behind closed prison walls at midnight. If we're going to mete out justice in the name of every citizen then the citizen should be able to see what's being done in their name.
A N. Nov 4, 2008, 10:42pm UTC
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Aimee "I Love Points" K. Nov 4, 2008, 11:06pm UTC
I am not completely against it, but I don't believe in it. This is my reason, I don't want to be the one to choose if someone lives or not, I feel a higher power should only be the ones to decide that. I propose that we ship those type people all to Antarctica and leave them there, for life...no parole.
Lisa B. Nov 5, 2008, 12:48am UTC
Im for the death penalty.
Linda T. Nov 5, 2008, 1:27am UTC
If there is DNA evidence then I somewhat reluctantly agree to the death penalty. Sometimes I feel that death is too easy a punishment for some people. But should society have to keep paying to keep someone who deserves the death penalty alive so I can have peace of mind? Of course not. It is a hard call.
Donna S. Nov 5, 2008, 12:44pm UTC
agree
Julie Michael Nov 5, 2008, 12:55pm UTC
I think the death penalty should be used, only after extensive investigations and evidence. However, "death row" for many years is absolutely ridiculous. If they're going to be executed, why keep them alive, feed them, clothe them, house them, for a number of years and cost the taxpayers more money??? JMO...
Kerrell Goolsby Nov 5, 2008, 4:37pm UTC
Agreed! It costs to keep those people alive until all their appeals have run out. Give them one appeal to the US Supreme Court and let that be the end of it.
rainne c. Nov 5, 2008, 7:08pm UTC
i believe in it but i also think they shouldnt beable to be in for years doing appeal after apeal just to hold off the death there should be a set time and date of the death at time of sentace
Beth G. Nov 5, 2008, 9:03pm UTC
I think the death penalty, like abortion, should be kept very rare, and only for the most extreme of circumstances.
Mzzz Sweets - Sandy (aka rusty2rusty) Nov 7, 2008, 9:26pm UTC
I believe in the death pentalty. I also believe DNA is so wide now that if you done it, the state will get proof.

As for past people convicted. Alot are being over turned as it was before DNA testing was avaible. I am glad these people are getting out. I am glad DNA has been so improved upon that we can convict someone without a shadow of a doubt now.
sarah h. Nov 7, 2008, 9:29pm UTC
interesting perspectives!! Keep them coming...all opinions welcome.
Kimber L. Nov 13, 2008, 4:10pm UTC
I am completely for it and don't think we use it any where near enough!

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