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david and julie
None of us know how many mistakes there have been and fair enough, one would be too many. That said, how many people have died at the hands of re-offenders? Obviously the DP would have saved those.
Whilst talking of mistakes, we must also consider the vast scientific improvements made in the collecting and interpretation of evidence. The crime wave in this country, particularly violent and drug related, bears no resemblance to the UK of 40 odd years ago, when these decisions were made.
I think it is the "nasty" cases that concerns people most though, particularly when involving the young or old.I don't think anyone seriously suggested the DP for manslaughter, euthanasia or spur of the moment cases, etc.
To me, the general consensus of the "pro's" was that the cases which were proven beyond doubt, should carry the ultimate penalty.
Whilst some have made accusations about "pros" being uncivilised, I say there is nothing civilised about closing hospitals and schools because of funding issues, whilst giving garbage 3 square a day and a warm bed. We should get our priorities right.
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know whether the public were ever consulted prior to the abolishment of capital and corporal punishment?
Whilst talking of mistakes, we must also consider the vast scientific improvements made in the collecting and interpretation of evidence. The crime wave in this country, particularly violent and drug related, bears no resemblance to the UK of 40 odd years ago, when these decisions were made.
I think it is the "nasty" cases that concerns people most though, particularly when involving the young or old.I don't think anyone seriously suggested the DP for manslaughter, euthanasia or spur of the moment cases, etc.
To me, the general consensus of the "pro's" was that the cases which were proven beyond doubt, should carry the ultimate penalty.
Whilst some have made accusations about "pros" being uncivilised, I say there is nothing civilised about closing hospitals and schools because of funding issues, whilst giving garbage 3 square a day and a warm bed. We should get our priorities right.
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know whether the public were ever consulted prior to the abolishment of capital and corporal punishment?