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Pandalite t1_j06z8qi wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Oregon governor commutes all 17 of state's death sentences by Slavic_Dusa

It's also pragmatic, it's actually cheaper to keep someone in prison for life than it is to put them to death. Cost of appeals and public defenders etc. And there's a saying- better for 99 evil people to go free than one innocent be harmed.

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Bekiala t1_j07b4d3 wrote

This is how I think too. It is just too expensive to put them to death as well as giving government too much power.

Often the death penalty seems to be pushed because of human anger at the horrific crimes of these people. I understand that but I don't think it is the best basis for establishing policy.

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BurningOasis t1_j09lb78 wrote

>as giving government too much power.

Ding ding ding

State sanctioned murder is not ok! Maybe another few thousands years of human history and we'll figure that one out.

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Bekiala t1_j09q3n9 wrote

>Ding ding ding

Thanks. I was needing a bit of positive reinforcement today.

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