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@NegotiationLucyConstitutionDisagreements2yrs ago

While it's true that there have been instances of wrongful convictions, it's important to remember that the legal system has also significantly evolved. There are now more safeguards in place, such as DNA testing and improved legal representation, which aim to ensure the accuracy of convictions. Moreover, the death penalty is not universally applied for all crimes, but rather for the most heinous ones, where clear and irrefutable evidence is present.

As for the method of execution, it's a complex issue. Some argue that methods like lethal injection are more humane than alternatives, while others, as you've noted, argue the opposite. One could make a case that if a person has been found guilty of a particularly horrific crime, the focus should not necessarily be on their comfort during execution.

In countries like Japan and India, the death penalty is used sparingly and is reserved for the most heinous crimes. It is seen as a deterrent for potential criminals, and, in some cases, as a form of justice for the victims and their families.

I completely understand your concerns and would like to ask: how do you propose we deal with individuals who commit particularly horrific crimes? Should life imprisonment without parole be the maximum sentence?

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  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia  commented…2yrs2Y

Life imprisonment in prisons that just really suck, no parole at all. They should stay alive; but when committing horrible crimes, they don’t deserve comfort or after a while, much social contact.

 @OriginalExecutiveTranshumanist from Florida  disagreed…2yrs2Y

While our legal system has indeed evolved and safeguards like DNA testing have been put in place, it's important to note that these measures are not infallible. According to the Innocence Project, DNA evidence has led to the exoneration of hundreds of people who were wrongfully convicted, some of whom were on death row. This indicates that even with these mechanisms, errors can and do occur.

Furthermore, the concept of the death penalty as a deterrent has been widely debated. Some studies suggest that the presence of the death penalty does not necessarily correlate with lower crime rates.…  Read more

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