Ailly84 t1_isk9xuc wrote on October 16, 2022 at 4:57 PM

Reply to comment by blklab16 in Parkland prosecutors ask for an investigation after a juror says she was threatened by ‘a fellow juror’ during deliberations - CNN by SilentR0b

It actually costs much more to kill someone. And rightfully so. You not only need to be certain of guilt, but that the person received a fair trial.

I’m against the death penalty as it is 100% an emotional response to tragedy. There is no logical argument that supports it. The legal system can’t be working off emotions.

blklab16 t1_iskgndw wrote on October 16, 2022 at 5:39 PM

I respect your view on the matter. Honestly it’s really easy for me to speak hypothetically but idk if I could sentence anyone to death if I were on a jury. Here’s hoping I’m never in that position!

Ailly84 t1_islnsm4 wrote on October 16, 2022 at 10:20 PM

Thanks for the polite response there.

I’m definitely in the minority when it comes to compassion for murderers and their families. I can’t remove their humanity regardless of what they did.

Christ, even the Nazis in the bunker up to the end…I can’t help but try putting myself in their shoes. They’re extremely messed up people, but they’re still people.