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In the 20th century, I think the death sentence was only ever applied for first-degree murder and for treason. A claim denial that results in denial of life-sa
by TimTheTinker 2y ago
In the 20th century, I think the death sentence was only ever applied for first-degree murder and for treason.
A claim denial that results in denial of life-saving treatment could never be counted as either of those charges.
- boxed 2y ago> A claim denial that results in denial of life-saving treatment could never be counted as either of those charges. First-degree murder is when you willingly, and with forethought, plans and carries out the killing of a human. Which seems to me to be 100% what you described.
- seneca 2y agoDenying a claim can not kill someone. Disease and injury killing a person. Claim denial prevents financial support for intervention in resolving a disease or injury. That is not the same thing, and equivocating them is sophistry.
- wat10000 2y agoI’d say that not equivocating them is sophistry. In both cases, someone takes a deliberate action that they know will result in an innocent person’s death. I fail to see why the exact mechanism should be so important.
- kstrauser 2y agoIf you’re shot, and I pull up a chair and watch you die without saying a word or helping in any way, especially if I get paid extra for refusing, I’m not sure if I’d call it murder, exactly, but I bet your family and friends would describe me as a killer.
- harimau777 2y agoPulling a trigger can not kill someone. Bullets kill people. /s