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In reply to the discussion: Would you vote to execute Dylan Roof? [View all]Behind the Aegis
(54,057 posts)10. No.
Like you, I find myself torn because it seems to be pointless to keep someone in jail who is like him. However, I also struggle with the decision overall because I wonder if I am being a huge dick and want him to spend his life in prison as punishment. Our justice system is so fucked up, it is difficult to make rational, emotionless decisions.
I have no sympathy for him. None. I can't even bring myself to find a smidge of sympathy for him as a fellow human. My hope is he learns diversity and appreciation for others, but I don't see it happening. That said, I can't say I will be traumatized if he is put to death.
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No. I oppose the death penalty. I don't want the State to turn people into executioners.
femmedem
Jan 2017
#7
We can't make him a martyr. That's what he wants, same as any radicalized religious extremist.
ehrnst
Jan 2017
#21
I can't decide. I'm generally opposed to the death penalty, but every so often someone
Vinca
Jan 2017
#30
Locking him in a cage for the rest of his natural life is far more punishment
Glitterati
Jan 2017
#39
I oppose the death penalty. I also oppose long term torture of the penal system
uppityperson
Jan 2017
#40
No, but I wouldn't even be on the jury since you have to be able to consider it to qualify.
herding cats
Jan 2017
#59
i would like to put him in a cage like at the zoo and let folks be reminded what a fool he is
dembotoz
Jan 2017
#78
No way - I think the only way he has meaning in his life is as a martyr for the cause
rurallib
Jan 2017
#83