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That last post reminded me of the time I debated my Criminal Law prof on the death penalty .... I had the pro position, he was against.
I don't think he was prepared for the path I chose in the debate. I suspect he was thinking that I was going to argue things like deterrents, which I didn't because I don't believe it works as a deterrent.
I made two primary points, that societal blood lust and a need for some good old cathartic justice at the end of a rope (so to speak) has always had a place in human society. And, to a certain extent we still need it today. I know I felt rather good when Gacy was executed, and Bundy too
The other point I made was on the issue of cost. Yes, right now it is expensive, but if you limit the appeals process and streamline the assembly line, you could decrease price through volume.
Bed time....night all.
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