However, are we not all implicated in the initial crime anyway, by dint of the reasoning that "we" (society) let the miscreant down in the first place?
No.
However, are we not all implicated in the initial crime anyway, by dint of the reasoning that "we" (society) let the miscreant down in the first place?
I agree with you completely Eddie, every case is individual.
I'm all for rehabilitation for some cases and reintegration back into society but I feel that there is little deterrent and minimal punishment for many offenders - and the lack of remorse from some is appalling. I'd doubt if Ms. Begum is reading this!
John
However, are we not all implicated in the initial crime anyway, by dint of the reasoning that "we" (society) let the miscreant down in the first place?
....... better than them.
No, don't really subscribe to that, many crims come from good backgrounds (oft Eton/Oxbridge I jest slightly) But if we as society allow state execution, then when an innocent is executed we are complicit in that.
re. Manchester bomb attackAnd you would be prepared to be the executioner personally?
Live should mean life in prison in certain circumstances, but taking a life for revenge simply makes a country uncivilised!
Your position is confused, Eddie.
Either , we are
.... or we are not.
You have morphed from absolute moral rectitude, to "if they were guilty , or had a decent upbringing, the death penalty is fine."
I have? Ok for clarity the death sentence isn't fine or justified for anyone regardless of background.
Thanks Sincerely.
Me? I'm less certain. I'm with @Munroist to a degree ; is it any more civilised to "throw away the key", than to pull the lever?
Agree. In the same way I like eating meat but I'm not to keen on the whole slaughter/butcher thing.No, I would not like to be the one that pulls the lever.