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Tuor · 09-07-2001, 03:50 PM

I believe strongly in the death penalty with some provisos.

Firstly there has to be overwhelming, incontrovertible non circumstantial evidence (dna or fingerprints etc) that the person being executed committed the crime. If there is any doubt they should get a life sentence instead.

Secondly they need to have the right to appeal against the death penalty more than once-three times is probably the best.

Third the method of death needs to be as quick and if possible painless.

I believe there are crimes so disgusting the only way they can be punished is by taking someone's life in return, those that spring to mind are:
1. murder (except when proved to be in self defence)
2. any rape
3. terrorism

I would also like to point out that I strongly believe everyone, defence and prosection should have their lawyers assigned to them by the state and not be able to pick and choose. (but it'll never happen)

09-07-2001, 03:50 PM	#7
Tuor Elminster Join Date: June 17, 2001 Location: england Posts: 409	I believe strongly in the death penalty with some provisos. Firstly there has to be overwhelming, incontrovertible non circumstantial evidence (dna or fingerprints etc) that the person being executed committed the crime. If there is any doubt they should get a life sentence instead. Secondly they need to have the right to appeal against the death penalty more than once-three times is probably the best. Third the method of death needs to be as quick and if possible painless. I believe there are crimes so disgusting the only way they can be punished is by taking someone's life in return, those that spring to mind are: 1. murder (except when proved to be in self defence) 2. any rape 3. terrorism I would also like to point out that I strongly believe everyone, defence and prosection should have their lawyers assigned to them by the state and not be able to pick and choose. (but it'll never happen)