Thread: Let the families choose their fate!
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Old 09-19-2007, 02:51 PM   #3 (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..
Well, like in the case of my family, you will have dissent within the family, too.

My brother would have taken the bastards out, single handedly. My sister, Marion, won't even kill a mosquito, and has 180 degree opposite thought on that.

Also, RHS, that's a lot of responsibility to put on the family in a very trying time. They might make a decision in haste, but repent at leisure.
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