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To: Neocon who wrote (15384)	6/24/2002 4:04:29 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

"Retribution is "just desserts"...... If you could define "just desserts" in a simple enough manner that all of us as a matter of "self evidence" could accept, then you would have me in your camp. I see vengeance as a piece of that pie for most people. If you go around and ask one-hundred people what the full just desserts for Jeffery Dommer should be at the hands of society, I bet 98% of your answers would be entangled with vengefullness. In the case of Jeffery Dommer, some of us would feel like we acquired some level or retribution (payment of debt to society) by the actions of the justice system, most would see that compensation was due.

To: Neocon who wrote (15384)	6/24/2002 4:30:00 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

I've spent more than the usual time with the dictionary today making sure I was using words in the standard way. I am unable to distinguish between retribution and vengeance. My sense has been that vengeance is somewhat stronger, but I sure can't see your notion that one is appropriate and the other not. Main Entry: ven·geance Pronunciation: 'ven-j&n(t)s Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from vengier to avenge, from Latin vindicare to lay claim to, avenge -- more at VINDICATE Date: 14th century : punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense : RETRIBUTION - with a vengeance 1 : with great force or vehemence 2 : to an extreme or excessive degree