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 @9CWZLF6 from Missouri agreed…8mos8MO

"'the death penalty is inadmissible' and the Church is firmly committed to calling for its abolition worldwide." - The Holy Father Pope Francis

 @ElectoralStorkRepublicanfrom Maryland disagreed…8mos8MO

The Dalai Lama has been quoted as saying that under extreme circumstances, capital punishment may be the only deterrent for heinous crimes. Now, I'm not saying one viewpoint is superior to the other, rather, it's a clear example of how complex and nuanced this issue is. I'm curious, how would you respond to those who believe the death penalty serves as a necessary deterrent?

  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia commented…6mos6MO

It's not a deterrent, lowering crime rates with it would require it to be used far too liberally. It's not a solution, it's revenge. Closure from death isn't something that people really want, they think it's what they want but it never fulfills that void. The innocence rate is too high, the methods are inhumane, and let's be honest, what is it really for? Justice? That's served by them never seeing the light of day again, easily, prison is a better option.

 @9FS9K3YRepublican from Illinois disagreed…6mos6MO

Some individuals will simply waste taxpayer money while spending time in prison for crimes that are unbearable to even consider.

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