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Old 09-02-2010, 11:48 AM  
Paul Markham
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why keep them alive?
1. It's civilised. If you didn't get the point of Madalton's post on who does have capital punishment, then you have a problem.

2. Keeping them alive is a far worse punishment than executing them.

3. Justice isn't fair OJ would of never of got off unless he had millions. It's been proven time and time again many innocent people would not of been convicted if they had a decent defense. That's the reality.

4. Satisfying your lust for revenge is no reason to execute people.

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that's just basic reality
I hope you're never dropped into that reality.

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not really sure what you're trying to say... looks like a from of sarcasm. someone intentionally kills my daughter because they enjoy the process I'm all for immediate death. I would even do it myself right on the spot. no joke... I would even do that for you mom, if someone killed your kid.
Which is why the Father isn't allowed on the jury.

This thinking has sent many a man to the gallows and has no place in a civilised society.
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