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> Is that different from any other punishment? Yes, death is different. Because all other punishments can, in some way, be compensated if later the punishment
by eCa 11y ago
> Is that different from any other punishment?
Yes, death is different. Because all other punishments can, in some way, be compensated if later the punishment is deemed to have been given in error. That is not yet possible with someone who is dead.
- mikeash 11y agoWhile that's a good argument for preserving other punishments but abolishing the death penalty (and one I happen to agree with), it has no bearing on the supposed illogic of killing in order to show that killing is unacceptable.
- tertius 11y agoSo 50 years in prison and being labeled by society as a murderer/rapist can be compensated how exactly?