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> Because this penalty is irrevocable, and all possible legal systems are fallible, the closest we can get to this ideal is life imprisonment. Life imprisonmen
by anamax 17y ago
> Because this penalty is irrevocable, and all possible legal systems are fallible, the closest we can get to this ideal is life imprisonment.
Life imprisonment is irrevocable. In fact, many "not life" sentences end up being death sentences. Innocents die in prison infirmaries every day. The death chamber, not so much.
If you're actually worried about killing innocents, you want more death penalty convictions because they typically get decent review. Folks who get other sentences typically get squat.
- camccann 17y agoWhat you say is an indictment of the inhumanity of the prison system, not an argument in favor of the death penalty.
- anamax 17y ago> What you say is an indictment of the inhumanity of the prison system, not an argument in favor of the death penalty. I'm not arguing in favor of the death penalty. I'm pointing out that one of the most popular anti-death penalty arguments is crap. If you like, it's an indictment of the folks who argue against the death penalty because it kills innocents. If they cared about killing innocents, the death chamber is the last place to look. However, if you're looking to feel good about yourself, have at it.