quote:Originally posted by Matter-eater Man: The fact that innocent people can end up being put to death under our system should be enough reason not to have a death penalty. Solitary confinement would be suitable for the truly guilty (& actually more cruel than death) at the same time can be undone if found innocent.
Yes. I'm personally opposed to the death penalty (it makes society a murderer, and is hypocritical). But I admire that governor who said he supported the death penalty in principle but thinks it just does nto work practically. This is the rationalist perspective: if you're going to accidentally kill innocents because of the flaws in the system, then don't do it.
