SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: epicure who wrote (53732)8/4/2002 12:20:49 AM
From: Neocon  Read Replies (1) of 82486
 
The whole notion of justice revolves around responsibility. Therefore, it will always be an important matter to determine what conditions or transient states undermine the idea of responsibility, and provide mitigation. Thus, for example, we divide murder and manslaughter by the quality of premeditation, and treat manslaughter less severely. The imposition of the death penalty may be a debatable matter, but as long as it is imposed, it is relevant to ask when cognitive debilitation is so severe that holding someone fully accountable would be unjust......
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News