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Originally Posted by Troubleshooter
The death penalty is a form of self-defense for society.
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self-defense definition – self-defense is the use of force to protect oneself or one’s family from harm; self defense is generally justified if it is proportional to the danger posed.
The individual nut in prison poses no serious danger to society. Are you thinking of punishing the nut for the potential crimes of others (deterent argument)? I'm not keen on the state wielding any more power than is absolutely necessary.
Anybody else thinking about the abortion debate's arbitrary line...