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

submitted 4 days 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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[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Because for non public figures we keep thinking we have dead to rights evidence of crimes and executing people who turn out innocent

[–] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I recognize the unfortunate fact that innocent people have been and will continue to be killed unjustly. I'm saying drawing a moral line between one would need to extend to the other. If it's wrong, its wrong. The idea that you'd pick and choose who deserves it just means you're in favor of it.