Thread: Let the families choose their fate!
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Old 09-19-2007, 03:49 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RidinHighSpeeds View Post
Here is my argument which could possibly win support from both sides:

In a case with hard evidence (DNA, video, and so on..) where the convicted felon IS the murderer, why not let the families choose his fate? I think that is most rational in the defense of revenge. If some families feel the murderer should get life in prison, then so be it. If a family wants the murderer to seek capital punishment, then that wish should be granted and commended.

In cases of mass-murder, well then I think the Government should have the choice to decide.

What do you think?? I think this position would win more support as compared to being just for or against capital punishment..
Hard to make that fair. You'll have some cupcake family that forgives the murderer and wants to give him another chance at life. On the other side of the spectrum, you'll have a family that wants to personally throw the switch.