Quote:
Originally posted by DonovanPhillips
Hypothetical conversation with my son:
C: Daddy, why are they killing that man?
D: Because he killed someone.
C: They're killing him because he killed someone?
D: Yes.
C: Does that mean that all people that kill someone should be killed?
D: In this country, if you pre-meditate a murder you'll usually be killed.
C: So did someone plan on killing this man?
D: Yes. For years.
C: Shouldn't they be killed then?
|
This might be a good time for you to discuss with your chilld what punishment is all about.
I don't keep someone locked up in my basement against their will because if I did it, it would be illegal. Under your logic, that means no one should be locked up against their will even if they break the law since if you or I do it, it's against the law......
