I over think a lot. But if our government can shoot a drone missile and it kill innocent people by accident or just because they are same place as bad guy, then I don't think it's wrong to kill a child murderer.

I over think a lot. But if our government can shoot a drone missile and it kill innocent people by accident or just because they are same place as bad guy, then I don't think it's wrong to kill a child murderer.

 

So do we follow the government's word, or God's word?? Again, not saying I don't think a child murderer or rapist, or a terrorist (or anyone) that kills many, many people doesn't deserve to die. But, if only God can judge, and He specifically says, that I Shalt not kill, maybe that's a decision that's a little above my pay grade.

I may be getting cold hearted as I age and see my taxes be wasted all the time. But, if, without a doubt, eye witnessed by multiple people that someone killed another then I believe a hanging on fountain square the next day should be done. No need to drag it out in courts and waste money. All those on death row costing us millions, put them to sleep now. This opens up the jail space we don't have now when we have to release those arrested due to no space.

 

I agree. Those who commit those horrible acts and take the lives of the innocent, have no business breathing another breath. Save all of us the legal and correctional costs and get it done in a timely manner. Why let them rot in a cell, let them rot in hell!!

An Ohio inmate was put to death this week with a new method. Apparently, it wasn't an instant death and the inmate struggled for quite a while before dying. Family watched in horror. Threatening lawsuit for cruel and unusual punishment.

 

A friend of mine posted on FB that since the guy was a rapist and a murderer he should suffer worse than he did.

 

Am I the only one that struggles with the eye-for-an-eye type of thinking?

 

What does it do for us ? Do you truly think it will be a deterrent to crime?

I know this thread is not about the specifics of the execution you referenced, but I have ZERO sympathy for the criminal you referenced. There was nothing cruel or unusual about his execution when you consider his crimes.

Not to get this thread sidetracked, and maybe it's best to start a separate thread on the topic, but how do our Christian brethren reconcile their support of the death penalty with their religious beliefs? Seems like a direct contradiction to everything Christ stood for. :idunno:

Not to get this thread sidetracked, and maybe it's best to start a separate thread on the topic, but how do our Christian brethren reconcile their support of the death penalty with their religious beliefs? Seems like a direct contradiction to everything Christ stood for. :idunno:

 

Especially when they call themselves, incorrectly, Pro-Life.

To answer the question succinctly, no. That is not a civilized society.

Not to get this thread sidetracked, and maybe it's best to start a separate thread on the topic, but how do our Christian brethren reconcile their support of the death penalty with their religious beliefs? Seems like a direct contradiction to everything Christ stood for. :idunno:

 

It is but what isn't these days?

We're better than that.

 

In what sense are we better than that? It's all about finding a means to deal with violent criminals and deter others from following those footsteps. It's the soft hand that has gotten us to where we are today.

Eye for an eye. That's how I roll.

Not to get this thread sidetracked, and maybe it's best to start a separate thread on the topic, but how do our Christian brethren reconcile their support of the death penalty with their religious beliefs? Seems like a direct contradiction to everything Christ stood for. :idunno:

 

I'm pro life and against the death penalty. But a Christian could make an argument between innocent life and and non innocent life.

I just watched "The Green Mile" last week and the one scene I struggle with is the execution of Eduard Delacroix. Now that is flat out a brutal death I wouldn't wish for anyone. I know they changed the Ohio cocktail but did they mention why it was more painful than the original recipe? Did the executed moan or scream?

I'm pro life and against the death penalty. But a Christian could make an argument between innocent life and and non innocent life.

 

Not if they follow the teachings of Christ they can't. No where in the New Testament does Christ say it's okay to condemn another human being to death. Only God can pass judgment.

I've done a complete 180 in the past few years on this. I used to be a strong supporter of capital punishment, however with all the instances of botched evidence handling, wrongful convictions, etc., there's no way I can still support it.

99% of the time I am against capital punishment; however, sometimes I feel it is warranted. I can't explain it but it is one of things I know when I see it. Does anyone have those same feelings on the subject? Usually comes with harming children.