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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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[–] chosensilence@pawb.social 7 points 12 hours ago

the state should never enforce the death penalty. remove any hierarchical structures keeping together the justice system and bring in a community council operating under direct democracy and subject to regulation and recall. make sure the people ultimately have the power if corruption is suspected.

the death penalty should be a true rarity for extreme cases. i am currently unsure what i would consider for my own beliefs but i do know rehabilitation should be prioritized regardless.