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 : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: John who wrote (943094)6/27/2016 3:04:20 PM
From: Tenchusatsu  Read Replies (2) of 1577661
 
I get what you are saying, John. Capital punishment is ineffective unless it is administered swiftly and in a decisive way that deters violent crime.

The problem is that today's society isn't willing to swiftly execute criminals. There will ALWAYS be doubt thrown upon the case. It can be over guilt, procedure, or effect on the community.

The outcome is the same. In the end, very few criminals will actually get executed, and even fewer if any will be executed swiftly. Hence the death penalty becomes a paper tiger.

I personally think because of this, pursuing the death penalty is a waste of time and money. For it to become an effective deterrent would require drastic changes that is prone to mistakes. And our justice system isn't perfect.

Tenchusatsu
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