Would you support the reintroduction of the death penalty?

Jimmy Garlic · 28-06-2013 02:39PM #1

I would but only in circumstances where it would be appropriate and if the sentence was carried out quickly (within 12 months). I think the death penalty for some crimes is necessary, eg, premeditated murder, serial rape, child abuse. Who agrees with me?

Bannasidhe · 28-06-2013 02:40PM

No.

Death is too kind for some crimes.

SV · 28-06-2013 02:40PM

Yes but only in extreme cases.

I am pie · 28-06-2013 02:41PM

I could not disagree more strongly. It should never be re-introduced.

**Vai** · 28-06-2013 02:41PM

Seems a good way to cull the human population....I'm in!

I don't think there is a better punishment for murder, rape or child abuse.

jimgoose · 28-06-2013 02:43PM

I used to think the death penalty was a good idea, until it occurred to me that an even better punishment is forcible removal from society in such a way that the convict is fully aware of it for as long as possible. That is, maximum security solitary, for life. Meaning "life".

endacl · 28-06-2013 02:44PM

No. Just no.

JessePinkman · 28-06-2013 02:44PM

SV wrote: »

Yes but only in extreme cases.

I Honestly think anyone who commits crimes such as the Jill Meagher,Nicola Furlong cases deserves to die,Locking them up for 40 years is not enough punishment

looking_around · 28-06-2013 02:44PM

And what about those who are innocent? There have been many cases where everything proved they were guilty only for years later to be found innocent.
At least if they're alive, they can get some thing of their life back.

Also death penalty mostly punishes family of the criminal. Death is merely and end,.. not a punishment. They should be worked, and hard.

uch · 28-06-2013 02:45PM

Only for people who try skipping their Round

looking_around · 28-06-2013 02:46PM

jimgoose wrote: »

I used to think the death penalty was a good idea, until it occurred to me that an even better punishment is forcible removal from society in such a way that the convict is fully aware of it for as long as possible. That is, maximum security solitary, for life. Meaning "life".

It's been proven that even short term solitary will make people insane, meaning which, they no longer feel the "loss". They just become totally crazy/insensible. Not really the way to go with things either.

Lenin Skynard · 28-06-2013 02:46PM

No.

jimgoose · 28-06-2013 02:46PM

looking_around wrote: »

It's been proven that even short term solitary will make people insane, meaning which, they no longer feel the "loss". They just become totally crazy/insensible. Not really the way to go with things either.

I'm sure the technique could be suitably refined.

con___manx1 · 28-06-2013 02:47PM

castration for child abusers followed by death 1 year from sentence.

Captain Chaos · 28-06-2013 02:48PM

Bannasidhe wrote: »

No.

Death is too kind for some crimes.

As apposed to being let out early for good behaviour and suspended sentences. Then the amount of reoffenders and the ones that do so while on bail.

SV · 28-06-2013 02:49PM

JessePinkman wrote: »

I Honestly think anyone who commits crimes such as the Jill Meagher,Nicola Furlong cases deserves to die,Locking them up for 40 years is not enough punishment

I would view those as extreme cases.

Manach · 28-06-2013 02:53PM

With a measure of real reluctant, no - not in times of peace.

**Vai** · 28-06-2013 02:54PM

Bannasidhe wrote: »

No.

Death is too kind for some crimes.

Ive heard people say that over the years but I don't get it. What worse punishment is there than to take someones life? Is there anything more important in the grand scheme of things than your life(please nobody say my kids life or my dogs life etc)? Without it you have nothing.

SV wrote: »

I would view those as extreme cases.

Death penalty should only be for extreme cases. Define extreme though I suppose.

The Backwards Man · 28-06-2013 02:57PM

Is it Friday already? That week went in quick, didn't it?

looking_around · 28-06-2013 02:57PM

**Vai** wrote: »

Ive heard people say that over the years but I don't get it. What worse punishment is there than to take someones life? Is there anything more important in the grand scheme of things than your life(please nobody say my kids life or my dogs life etc)? Without it you have nothing.

Because once you die, you no longer experience anything. You're longer left in pain/uncomfortable/constantly remembering why you're in prison etc.

T-Maxx · 28-06-2013 02:59PM

Yes.

Nothing else seems to serve as a deterrent for some "people" it seems.

Hoop66 · 28-06-2013 03:00PM

Jaysus, the revenge fantasy one-handed-typists are out in force today.

"Bring back the death penalty!" "In fact, make it compulsory for everyone!"

If, as a society, we resort to killing people we are not fit to call ourselves civillised.

frank reynolds · 28-06-2013 03:00PM

maybe they could consider a life sentence meaning a life sentence. this country is horrible. a murderer will serve a "life" sentence of what - 8 years is it? so thats probably, in reality about 5-6 years... for MURDER....

ridiculous kip.

no wonder crime is high - the criminals are not afraid because they KNOW that they wont be missing out on much of their lives by being locked up with their friends with playstations and free food and board for a couple of years.

so actually, i DO think they should bring it back in... for murder or child rape etc...

vicwatson · 28-06-2013 03:01PM

Thread needs a polllllllll

My answer - Yes !

SV · 28-06-2013 03:03PM

Hoop66 wrote: »

If, as a society, we resort to killing people we are not fit to call ourselves civillised.

When people cross that line and do a monstrous thing they give up their rights to be treated as equals.

T-Maxx · 28-06-2013 03:03PM

Hoop66 wrote: »

Jaysus, the revenge fantasy one-handed-typists are out in force today.

"Bring back the death penalty!" "In fact, make it compulsory for everyone!"

If, as a society, we resort to killing people we are not fit to call ourselves civillised.

Maybe you should familiarize yourself with what's going on in the world.

blackwhite · 28-06-2013 03:04PM

Life sentences which actually do what they say on the tin are what's needed.

I could only ever support the death penalty if there was an infallible justice system.

The idea that a wrongly convicted person could be executed is enough for me to feel the death penalty wouldn't work.

amazingemmet · 28-06-2013 03:04PM

Yes but only for persistent low level offenders

super_furry · 28-06-2013 03:05PM

No. Innocent people will be killed.

jimgoose · 28-06-2013 03:05PM

Hoop66 wrote: »

...If, as a society, we resort to killing people we are not fit to call ourselves civillised.

Quite so indeed. Someone should explain that to the HSE.

Corkfeen · 28-06-2013 03:07PM

**Vai** wrote: »

Ive heard people say that over the years but I don't get it. What worse punishment is there than to take someones life? Is there anything more important in the grand scheme of things than your life(please nobody say my kids life or my dogs life etc)? Without it you have nothing.

Death penalty should only be for extreme cases. Define extreme though I suppose.

Death in itself is a rather a quick event. Being imprisoned for a long length of time can easily be a far more horrible event.

The death penalty is expensive, can send innocent people to their death and isn't considered an effective deterrent.

Would you support the reintroduction of the death penalty?

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