the system is not flawed in idea, it is only flawed in practice. However it is the striving for perfect that counts, and to achieve the truth as best as humanly possible is the system we all live under and accept.Pug wrote:
lowing wrote:
If I am conflicted I have missed it, do tell.
If beyond all reasonable doubt, a murderer is found guilty I feel he should pay with his life...Where is the conflict?The conflict lies within the definition of what you and I call define as "reasonable". I agree with you on what is reasonable. If someone has lost their appeal, then that seals the issue.lowing wrote:
Never ever said the system is perfect, and never said innocent people have not been executed.
But by arguing "if it's true that no one can be 100% guilty and therefore no crime should be punished"...which you obviously disagree with, along with agreeing with the innocent execution statement...you are essentially are admitting the system has flaws - which is the strongest argument against the death penalty.
So, in other words, it's reasonable to believe a failed appeal after a guilty plea should be proof within itself. Stick to that.
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