the_rev Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 Hey everyone, I was wondering if you were for or against the death penalty. I am against it for the most part, because of the dignity of Human Life, and what if someone is executed unjustly, later finding out they did not commit the crime, you can't give that person back their life. But, if you were to murder 18 people or a large amount, you confessed, or there is DNA evidence, then I feel they should get the death penalty. What is your stance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 i dont like it.... it makes me sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I'm with the Church on this. It's not intrinsically wrong, but in our modern society, the chance that we really need to resort to it is just too slim. Besides, in court costs for necessary appeals, etc., it actually costs more to execute than it does to keep them alive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted October 15, 2004 Author Share Posted October 15, 2004 Yes that's what I found out today. We researched it today in Ch. English 10. I iddn't research though, I read news articles on the net. I read one especially about Kerry's response to his comments during the debate about the Cheyney family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmeister2 Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I am against it. The Church says the only time it can be used is when there is no other way to keep the murderer from harming society, and, of course, we can always lock him away for life, so the death penalty really isnt an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popestpiusx Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I am 100% in favor of the death penalty for all crimes, including, but not limited to, speeding tickets and jaywalking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewmeister2 Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 [quote name='popestpiusx' date='Oct 15 2004, 04:46 PM'] I am 100% in favor of the death penalty for all crimes, including, but not limited to, speeding tickets and jaywalking. [/quote] Wow, I hope you are just kidding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelly_freak Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I'm against the death penalty in all forms! Even if someone has killed millions of people it is not our duty to kill him, harsh punishment yes, but death no. Death should be something left to God and not something we take into our own hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 The Church is not against the death penalty and neither am I. You take a life, you forfeit your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureSoror Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 I agree with Raphael. For my part, if I had to choose yes or no I'd have to say yes, because I don't think it's intrinically wrong. I think that it should be kept to what's necessary, though. In this country we have enough super-high security prisons to take care of those people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StColette Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 I'm in agreement with Micah as well, I may not like the death penalty myself but I'll willingly submit myself to the Church and it's teachings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazzan Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 I am for the death penalty. I agree there are some serious ethical and moral dilemmas associated with it, but I am also a strong believer in justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmonk Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 [quote name='Raphael' date='Oct 15 2004, 07:15 PM'] I'm with the Church on this. It's not intrinsically wrong, but in our modern society, the chance that we really need to resort to it is just too slim. Besides, in court costs for necessary appeals, etc., it actually costs more to execute than it does to keep them alive! [/quote] Ditto. I'm with the Church on everything. God Bless, ironmonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-ster Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 [quote name='drewmeister2' date='Oct 15 2004, 05:46 PM'] I am against it. The Church says the only time it can be used is when there is no other way to keep the murderer from harming society, and, of course, we can always lock him away for life, so the death penalty really isnt an option. [/quote] Murderers tend to continue to murder while in prison. I'm not for the DP in all cases, in fact, I'd be against it in 95% of the cases. If someone continues to murder after already being punished for murder, then I think that the Death Penalty can be morally applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Very unusual for it to be necessary in the US. I usta be all for it, now Im not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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