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Do you have a strong opinion on the death penalty? (lemmy.world)

submitted 15 hours ago by Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Does method of execution, crime committed or overall cost matter to you?

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[–] pebbles@sh.itjust.works 2 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

If we had some omniscient and perfectly fair justice system that could confirm there is no other option, sure. But jeesh, how much further could we be from that yk? The US justice system is becoming increasingly blatantly political.

Also, as someone who thinks punishment is vindictive and unnecessary compared to rehabilitation, the ultimate punishment does not appeal to me.

[–] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago

I can agree with that.