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So, if I'm innocent, I should take a plea bargain (which, let's not forget, involves me standing up before God and everyone and saying, "yes, I did it," so that
by URSpider94 11y ago
So, if I'm innocent, I should take a plea bargain (which, let's not forget, involves me standing up before God and everyone and saying, "yes, I did it," so that I can spend the rest of my life in a maximum security penitentiary, so that I can avoid being put to death? Not sure I agree with your logic there.
- peterwwillis 11y agoHere's a diagram of the logic. Do you want to die? Y -> Reject offer. -> Death penalty. N -> Accept offer. -> Life in prison. I don't know how I could simplify this further.
- gizmo 11y agoLife isn't just about cold pragmatism. Sometimes you have to stand up for you believe is right, especially when the odds aren't in your favor.
- wutwatt 11y agoWhy would anyone ask an innocent person if he wants to die? Your premise is faulty.
- lotharbot 11y agoHere's a simpler diagram: did you do it? Y -> address "do you want to die" question N -> "I don't deserve to either die or spend my life in prison" -> rely on the justice system to do the right thing
- cortesoft 11y agoThat wasn't the choice given. It was "Accept this deal for life in prison" or "Have faith that your innocence will prevail in the court of law and you will be exonerated." If I, an innocent man, was given that choice... I would probably try it out in court. I would assume my innocence would prevent the court from convicting me.
- peterwwillis 11y agoThis is possibly the most naive thing i've read on the internet.
- URSpider94 11y agoNow I'm very, very confused. Are you saying that every person charged with a capital offense should instantly take a plea deal for life in prison? Because that's what your flow chart is suggesting. If so, then that's seriously messed up.