No, that's cool. I was just asking to get your thoughts. As for me, again...as a once staunch "tow the line" neocon, I used to support capital punishment. I no longer do. I believe that how we treat others (even criminals of the worst kind) is a direct reflection upon us as a "civilized society". Don't get me wrong...my "belief" is sorely tested time and time again and I too am subject to rage when I read some of the things perpetrated upon innocents. I hard to reconcile, but I have to adhere to my principles and maintain my convictions.
Which is why I like discussions with you, you know there are exceptions to every situations, yet still have confidence in your beliefs to stand your ground, just like myself.
I think you have a point when referring to how we are viewed as a civilization, but I also think we are to the point where that doesn't matter anymore. Our system got soft and is now collapsing if not reformed. I think stricter punishments may help straighten out some of what is going wrong
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