cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/993614
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/993614
Archived version: https://archive.ph/tP8a6
Archived version: https://web.archive.org/web/20230803080501/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66388484
To the people reading the comments and who are against the death penalty: this man has no mental illness he simply is an antisemitic piece of shit who deeply desired to see people suffer, there is no chance of rehabilitation at 50 years old and that far gone off the deep end.
If you think people who oppose the death penalty only do so because “criminals can’t possibly be evil enough” then you’re a bit naïve
Yeah, I’m not in the slightest bit upset this guy’s getting executed, but I’m still against the death penalty on principle because not every person sentenced to death is clearly guilty like this POS is, some have even been proven to be innocent. It’s also expensive as hell to sentence someone to death because of the extensive appeals process. When making laws, it’s crucial to look at the outliers and unintended consequences of the policy.
There’s also a shockingly high failure rate for modes of state execution, and a lot of gross details surrounding it as a method of punishment. Jacob Geller did a great and disturbing video about it:
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My opinion of the accused has absolutely nothing to do with my objection to the death penalty. Actually, the fact that you brought it up is rather telling, in that what you’re advocating for simply boils down to revenge, which has no place whatsoever in the criminal justice system.
Will it cost taxpayers more to kill him, or let him sit in a cell until he dies? Hint: option 1 is more expensive.
Also, you are literally the first comment.
If he did not have the death sentence, he would be protected in prison by the racist white extremist population in there, in fact he would live a comfortable and safe life in prison because his racist peers in there would celebrate him and provide for him.
Fuck that, and fuck you for defending him. Kill that antisemitic piece of shit yesterday. I’ll do it myself for free.
Hmmm… I didn’t defend him. Your reading comprehension needs work.
You’re out of pocket. Nobody is defending this asshole, and you’re delusional if you think prison is comfortable for anyone. This prick won’t be getting executed any time soon; he will sit in prison for years regardless, tying up court resources appealing his execution during that time.
He may not be mentally ill, but perhaps you need a check up.
Thank you for that comment. I legitimately made an appointment for a mental health counselor a few months from now.
The death penalty is not widely supported among Jewish communities — doubly so for the reform population in my old neighborhood in Pittsburgh. I agree with you that this feels right, but I can’t help but feel like this is justice delivered for people other than the affected. I miss Squirrel Hill every day, and I am not sure that the wound that this asshole created will ever heal. I think about the lost every day.
I’m generally pro killing nazis when practical concerns prevent their rehabilitation like in this situation but given the environment I worry this will just give the nazis another martyr to rally around.
To the people who support the death penalty, please volunteer for it yourself first before enforcing it on others through an unjust justice system.