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In reply to the discussion: Would you vote to execute Dylan Roof? [View all]mvd
(65,186 posts)89. No. Because I do not support any executions
I am morally against them and think they do not deter crime overall. Also, in our civilized society and with our prison system, they are not necessary. If I did support the death penalty, however, he would be a good candidate for it. He acted out of hate and with no remorse. Even though he is young, I am not sure he can be changed.
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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