"History shows the state is an institution unfit to wield such power." - The snippet of your quote here, Jon, is my biggest takeaway, and it's why, for over a decade now, I've been a strong opponent of the death penalty.
No, they’re not. Values are standards by which a civilized society uses as a yardstick to maintain order, empathy, and other important aspects of society. Every functional society operates by moral standards. That is, if they are a functioning society. I’m kinda surprised that you are making these somewhat shallow comments
"History shows the state is an institution unfit to wield such power." - The snippet of your quote here, Jon, is my biggest takeaway, and it's why, for over a decade now, I've been a strong opponent of the death penalty.
There is a subject not covered by your article. Disposal of the truly evil.
Putting them behind bars disposes them.
Not really. Many a monster has had evil effects on people on the outside and current inmates also are subject to them
Not hard to figure out. Western values based on history, the church, etc set the standards by which a civilized society operates
@Glitterpuppy
Values are opinions.
No disrespect meant
No, they’re not. Values are standards by which a civilized society uses as a yardstick to maintain order, empathy, and other important aspects of society. Every functional society operates by moral standards. That is, if they are a functioning society. I’m kinda surprised that you are making these somewhat shallow comments
@Glitterpuppy
You lost me at "civilized society". I only pay attention to what individuals do, not to what frameworks allegedly do.
@Glitterpuppy
who decides who is truly evil? you? Jon? her? him? those folks? these folks? G-d?