First woman since 1953 to be executed.

[Vinayaka]

It all depends upon what is cruelty. In this country we don't break people on the wheel or cut off body parts, but we do put them into prisons with reportedly bad circumstances. Its possible that flogging would be less cruel. I'm not sure. Killing is actually a very kind sentence in some cases rather than forcing the person to live in the prison system.

You ever watch Wentworth?

 

[Brickjectivity]

You ever watch Wentworth?

No, but if its its not too horrible or suspenseful I might watch it. I know a couple of felons.

 

[Vinayaka]

No, but if its its not too horrible or suspenseful I might watch it. I know a couple of felons.

I watched about 5 episodes, but now I can't watch it. Too rough for me. But it is really well done.

 

[Shadow Wolf]

With all due respect, I do not see how the death sentence is sinking to the level of the killer,

We like to say we are better than the wrong doers. Two wrongs do not make a right. One family already lost a loved one. What is just about ankther family being told they too must lose a loved one?

 

[Shadow Wolf]

I think another point worth noting is that sometimes people demonize or look down on those who support capital punishment while forgetting that countries like France, the U.S., and Germany had to execute numerous criminals and corrupt, murderous politicians in order to be where they are today.

Abolishing the death penalty is noble and necessary, but in many third-world countries that are still suffering from corrupt leadership and abusive authorities, sometimes putting certain people--especially chronically corrupt officials--to death may be the most or even only effective method to pave the way for prosperity and progress.

Ultimately, when you look at the countries that still have the death penalty, this is not a map of countries who are shining examples for the world to follow. The majority of them are highly repressive ultra-conservative Muslim nations. China and America are the animals running Manor Farm. Japan is dying from lethal demands of honor and tradition.
It says a lot when such countries are the ones still practicing capital punishment.

 

[Trailblazer]

We like to say we are better than the wrong doers. Two wrongs do not make a right. One family already lost a loved one. What is just about ankther family being told they too must lose a loved one?

You have a valid point, and besides, life in prison without the possibility of parole is a greater punishment than the death sentence.

You have no idea how many times I have wished that God would take me out of this world, I have often cried out to God to take me. The only reason for me to stick around is for my husband and cats and the little I can do for my religion. There is nothing else for me here.

 

[oldbadger]

This should provide fodder for discussion:

U.S. government to execute first woman since 1953

If the convict is not a total mental case then I would be very very surprised.

Loss of reason of the mind is no defence (seeking acquittal) against a murder, but it surely should be a reason to secure such a person in a secure mental institution?