death penalty - Page 2

last_dance_rodeo · 01-16-2007, 08:07 PM

I don't think the death penalty is necessary in this type of situation but I do think life in prison is.

ItBeThatWay27 · 01-16-2007, 08:07 PM

No I don't think he does. I don't think anyone does. But like I said way earlier, I won't really know b/c I am not in the shoes of the families. But no I don't think he deserves death for what he did.

DreamsLast · 01-17-2007, 12:16 AM

I'm staying out of this one....discussions about this subject tend to get ugly whether it is the intention or not.

Little Bird · 01-17-2007, 07:08 AM

Well I, for one, would like to commend everyone in this thread on their ability to maturely discuss this topic for 17 posts now without a war breaking out. I have seen this topic raised on other forums and the same cannot be said for those.

It's great that we can all openly discuss topics with respect and maturity.

Thanks everyone.

ItBeThatWay27 · 01-17-2007, 12:16 PM

That's why I like this forum so much, it's not like any other forum I've ever been to.

kjm030584 · 01-17-2007, 06:06 PM

Morally I'm against the death penalty, but when you think about all the overcrowding that's going on in US prisons it makes killing some of the prisoners off seem like a logical plan. I know that if I was stuffed into an overcrowded prison I'd definitely do something to warrant the death penalty. ;-)

Sitdogboy! · 01-17-2007, 09:38 PM

Shawn Hornback didnt forget himself. As soon as the police walked in he said "Im Shawn Hornback".

Thats all TV is taking about at all around here. That and the weather.

ItBeThatWay27 · 01-18-2007, 12:39 AM

I didn't meant he literally forgot his name. It's not that simple. But the fact that he was walking around freely around the apartment complex w/ a cell phone and all and never tried to seek help shows definate signs of stockholm syndrome or some sort of coercive persuasion on the part of the kidnapper.

DreamsLast · 01-18-2007, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little Bird

Well I, for one, would like to commend everyone in this thread on their ability to maturely discuss this topic for 17 posts now without a war breaking out. I have seen this topic raised on other forums and the same cannot be said for those.

It's great that we can all openly discuss topics with respect and maturity.

Thanks everyone.

Yes we are a more mature bunch, that's for sure! (Thank goodness!) I just hope you'll understand why I don't wish to participate in this one...Thanks!! You're the best!!

Little Bird · 01-18-2007, 07:17 AM

Of course I do, completely and that's perfectly alright. Sometimes there are topics we just don't feel comfortable commenting on and it's each to their own. There's no rule to say you have to.

Appreciate your honesty!

ItBeThatWay27 · 01-18-2007, 12:46 PM

I have a question that sort of relates to this topic. Last night some co-workers of mine were discussing the death penalty and they brought up that in California there is a "3 Strikes" law where if you commit the same crime 3 times, that's it, and you get life in prison. Anybody know more about this?

last_dance_rodeo · 01-18-2007, 01:07 PM

wow really? Never heard of that

ItBeThatWay27 · 01-18-2007, 01:12 PM

yes apparently some people have even got life for stealing a pack of gum 3 times...

last_dance_rodeo · 01-18-2007, 01:24 PM

that's crazy

01-16-2007, 08:07 PM	#16
last_dance_rodeo Temporarily Absent Mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 2,212 Rep Power: 251	I don't think the death penalty is necessary in this type of situation but I do think life in prison is. __________________ Her face is moonworn and thin, she's been wishing on too many stars again.

01-16-2007, 08:07 PM	#17
ItBeThatWay27 Gary, 'Disposable-Hero' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,242 Rep Power: 0	No I don't think he does. I don't think anyone does. But like I said way earlier, I won't really know b/c I am not in the shoes of the families. But no I don't think he deserves death for what he did. __________________ so close no matter how far couldn't be much more from the heart forever trusting who we are and nothing else matters

01-17-2007, 12:16 AM	#18
DreamsLast ~~Moderator~~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,635 Rep Power: 232	I'm staying out of this one....discussions about this subject tend to get ugly whether it is the intention or not. __________________ "We are loved beyond our capacity to comprehend..." -Jewel Kilcher, Acoustic Goddess Of Song & Modern Day Troubador

01-17-2007, 12:16 PM	#20
ItBeThatWay27 Gary, 'Disposable-Hero' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,242 Rep Power: 0	That's why I like this forum so much, it's not like any other forum I've ever been to. __________________ so close no matter how far couldn't be much more from the heart forever trusting who we are and nothing else matters

01-17-2007, 06:06 PM	#21
kjm030584 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,843 Rep Power: 253	Morally I'm against the death penalty, but when you think about all the overcrowding that's going on in US prisons it makes killing some of the prisoners off seem like a logical plan. I know that if I was stuffed into an overcrowded prison I'd definitely do something to warrant the death penalty. ;-) __________________

01-17-2007, 07:08 AM	#19
Little Bird Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wicklow, Ireland Posts: 6,178 Rep Power: 10	Well I, for one, would like to commend everyone in this thread on their ability to maturely discuss this topic for 17 posts now without a war breaking out. I have seen this topic raised on other forums and the same cannot be said for those. It's great that we can all openly discuss topics with respect and maturity. Thanks everyone.

01-17-2007, 09:38 PM	#22
Sitdogboy! Super JKF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Louis Missouri Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0	Shawn Hornback didnt forget himself. As soon as the police walked in he said "Im Shawn Hornback". Thats all TV is taking about at all around here. That and the weather. __________________

01-18-2007, 12:39 AM	#23
ItBeThatWay27 Gary, 'Disposable-Hero' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,242 Rep Power: 0	I didn't meant he literally forgot his name. It's not that simple. But the fact that he was walking around freely around the apartment complex w/ a cell phone and all and never tried to seek help shows definate signs of stockholm syndrome or some sort of coercive persuasion on the part of the kidnapper. __________________ so close no matter how far couldn't be much more from the heart forever trusting who we are and nothing else matters

01-18-2007, 07:17 AM	#25
Little Bird Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wicklow, Ireland Posts: 6,178 Rep Power: 10	Of course I do, completely and that's perfectly alright. Sometimes there are topics we just don't feel comfortable commenting on and it's each to their own. There's no rule to say you have to. Appreciate your honesty! __________________ In the end...only kindness matters MysteriousWisdom

01-18-2007, 12:46 PM	#26
ItBeThatWay27 Gary, 'Disposable-Hero' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,242 Rep Power: 0	I have a question that sort of relates to this topic. Last night some co-workers of mine were discussing the death penalty and they brought up that in California there is a "3 Strikes" law where if you commit the same crime 3 times, that's it, and you get life in prison. Anybody know more about this? __________________ so close no matter how far couldn't be much more from the heart forever trusting who we are and nothing else matters

01-18-2007, 01:07 PM	#27
last_dance_rodeo Temporarily Absent Mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 2,212 Rep Power: 251	wow really? Never heard of that __________________ Her face is moonworn and thin, she's been wishing on too many stars again.

01-18-2007, 01:12 PM	#28
ItBeThatWay27 Gary, 'Disposable-Hero' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,242 Rep Power: 0	yes apparently some people have even got life for stealing a pack of gum 3 times... __________________ so close no matter how far couldn't be much more from the heart forever trusting who we are and nothing else matters

01-18-2007, 01:24 PM	#29
last_dance_rodeo Temporarily Absent Mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 2,212 Rep Power: 251	that's crazy __________________ Her face is moonworn and thin, she's been wishing on too many stars again.