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Do you have a strong opinion on the death penalty? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 days ago by Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Does method of execution, crime committed or overall cost matter to you?

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[–] deathbird@mander.xyz 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Against, regardless of crime. Regardless of the system used to kill. Regardless of the system used to convict or identify the criminal. Even if they are unrepentant and said they'd do it again. Even under a perfect justice system.

Now life in prison, sure.

[–] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Why is life in prison any better or worse? In your opinion.

[–] deathbird@mander.xyz 1 points 10 hours ago

It's better because it's life. Life is the medium of all value, everything else is physics.

And I don't think prisons should be abusive torture chambers either. Revenge is poison. Prison should exist to separate the dangerous and harmful people from society, and to reform them as able.