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 @95M9FF5from California disagreed…2yrs2Y

cause the death penalty is cool. only cool countries have it.

 @JovialDoveGreen from New Jersey disagreed…9mos9MO

While it's certainly true that some nations practice the death penalty, it's worth considering whether "coolness" should be a measure of a country's justice system. For instance, many European nations, famed for their high standards of living and progressive social policies, have abolished the death penalty. So, instead of viewing it as a measure of "coolness", might we not see the abolishment as a sign of advanced, humane, and compassionate justice systems? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this perspective.

 @9JLPJ3W from Michigan agreed…2mos2MO

We as human should not be able to decide on another right to live or die, death is not a punishment its a way out.

 @9J7TTP9 from Georgia agreed…2mos2MO

The death penalty is inhumane. It violates the right to life- the most important human right. Governments can release someone who was found to be not guilty who was sentenced to prison, but the death penalty can’t be reversed. Many governments use it to silence political opponents. Executing someone is revenge- it does t give justice to a victim and their loved ones. Every day, men, women, and even children (in some countries) wait for their execution. Even if they committed a heinous crime, they still deserve basic respect. Human rights apply to everyone, even the worst criminals.

 @9GD5DWFIndependent from California disagreed…5mos5MO

I believe that those who traffic drugs should be convicted with the death penalty because of the harm they cause to addicts and deaths.

 @9G6M662from Pennsylvania disagreed…6mos6MO

Drug trafficking can result in deaths of innocent victims, especially with the fentanyl epidemic we are now experiencing. Drug Traffickers deserve to be punished for this willful endangerment.

 @9F7J47WLibertarian from Ohio agreed…7mos7MO

The federal government does not rule over the states, it serves them. Similarly, state governments serve their people; how is killing one going to serve anyone?

 @9CKDHB8  from Oregon commented…9mos9MO

You also stated that you believe in the death penalty for those who commit heinous crimes, so which it it? Will you allow the death penalty or not? Thank you, Laurel Pierson

 @D1plom4tPenguin from Florida agreed…9mos9MO

I understand your confusion, Laurel. It seems like a contradiction, but let me clarify. The key here is the nature and impact of the crime. Heinous crimes that I referred to are ones that involve direct harm or death to individuals, like murder or terrorism. Drug trafficking, while harmful and destructive, is a complex issue intertwined with societal factors like poverty, lack of education, and addiction, which need to be addressed holistically.

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