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Death penalty hypothetical

BadCat View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 08:41 AM Post #1
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Imagine if you will, a few years from now, scientists have developed a foolproof test for truth. A lie detector, a truth serum? Doesn't matter what it is. It is infallible. It gets the truth of the matter every time. (Please try not to get bogged down by the fact that such a thing may never be possible, assume it is.) A violent repeat offender (murderer, rapist) is found guilty by way of this truth device. Using the device authorities are able to ascertain that the offender has no remorse and fully intends to go on with his wicked ways should he ever be released from prison. He is not mentally ill, he's just a nasty bstrd. Do you support the death penalty in a case like this?

dadathome View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 08:45 AM Post #2
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No. Imprisonment for life.

Therese View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 08:46 AM Post #3
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No. I also think he should be imprisoned for life.

Saecularis Angel... Saecularis Angelus View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 08:47 AM Post #4
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No.

PrincessPeach View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 08:47 AM Post #5
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Given the controversy over the release of this prisoner in Qld, I can see how the death penalty is necessary in certain circumstances.

Bomber girl View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 08:47 AM Post #6
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Yes. Why should we have to pay to keep him alive?

Oriental lily View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 08:48 AM Post #7
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No. I don't support the death penalty under any circumstances. Tough sentences though thats has the safety of the community as the highest priority though I support.which would mean more sentences withour parole. This post has been edited by Oriental lily: 14/02/2013, 08:49 AM

futureself View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 08:49 AM Post #8
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No Part of me wants to, as to me someone like that has already lost part of their humanity, but no, I cannot support the death penalty.

Chaos in stereo View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 08:49 AM Post #9
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No. I don't think we have the right to decide whether he lives or not, no matter how heinous the crime.

Bluenomi View Member Profile	14/02/2013, 08:52 AM Post #10
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Yes. It costs a fortune to keep people in prison and quite often they get a pretty nice life besides the fact they can't leave. Then there is the fact they can escape or do deals to get released. I'd prefer to get rid of them and spend that money helping the victims and their families

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