what a powerful statement to make about your system living in a society where said powerful statement is made at one of the highest rates in the world, it becomes less a judgement against the offender and more an exercise of the power of government. which I am decidedly uncomfortable with.
I would not compel countries to become abolitionist in principle, but in practice, yes. I agree with why you're in favour of capital punishment to the extent that it remains a principled argument. does that make sense?
heh, I was thinking of making a post on capital punishment earlier this year. and I am also interested in hearing what mirrorshard excised!
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living in a society where said powerful statement is made at one of the highest rates in the world, it becomes less a judgement against the offender and more an exercise of the power of government. which I am decidedly uncomfortable with.
I would not compel countries to become abolitionist in principle, but in practice, yes. I agree with why you're in favour of capital punishment to the extent that it remains a principled argument. does that make sense?
heh, I was thinking of making a post on capital punishment earlier this year. and I am also interested in hearing what