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I am 100% behind the death penalty. But, only one meted out from a perfect, fair, infallible justice system. Since I don't believe that such a thing exists here, or anywhere...I find myself on the fence.
If guilt is as obvious as it is in the McVeigh/Nichols case and the damage so severe, I support it. But, putting an innocent man or woman behind bars for life is a horrific mistake, let alone killing them, so it is always best to err on the side of caution.
The whole point of capital punishment is suppose to be about protecting the community from this person forever, not revenge. I catch myself getting so angry about some crimes that I want them to fry even if I don't think they may do it again. That's wrong.
So, when it comes to the McVeighs, the Gacys, the Dahmers of the world...fry 'em. You never know in the future whether an appeal will let them off or laws change or they just simply think he/she is re-habilitated. I would rather know for sure they will never hurt anyone again.
Oh...and don't get me started on what I think they should do to pedophiles lol.
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