AIBU to ask whether the death penalty should apply for certain crimes in the UK?

[PenelopeJoanSterling]

Because the topics got mixed up on my previous thread i thought id ask here, for certain types of crime in the uk, would you be either for or against the death penalty for certain crimes and why ?

no but it is makeing them into a better and more useful asset for the greater good of society and the country and the criminals are then repaying their sins for sinning to begin with by doing the greater good for their country

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5555537-bring-back-the-death-penalty-in-this-case

aparently even Jesus was pro death sentence ? omg

Mat 18:1 - Mat 18:6 just read that on the other thread

Jesus is a fictional character in a storybook, but I'm pretty sure the whole purpose of his character was forgiveness and understanding.

so did i until i read someone elses post about jesus by RedTagAlan

"Certain crimes" means, of course, "crimes I particularly dislike" and "crimes committed by the sort of people I don't like."

Other people will have their own per hates.

I would never convict if I were on a jury if there was a possibility of the death penalty being applied. Never.

What on earth are you talking about?!!!

Jesus was not a fictional character. He is referred to in Roman histories from the time. You might not believe he is the Messiah but it is complete nonsense to claim he is a fictional character.

The Jesus in the bible is fictional. He may have been inspired by an actual person, but the character and writing are fiction. No one can part the Red Sea, rise from the dead, or turn water into wine.

Regardless, he did not support the death penalty.

They made a film about that in the 1960s. 😂

Genesis 9:6, which establishes the principle of capital punishment based on humanity being made in the image of God

"Whoever sheds the blood of a human, by a human shall that person's blood be shed; for in his own image God made humankind."

That's the old testament where bunch of weirdos wrote that you should literally kill your first born child as a human sacrifice.

The new testament isn't quite as horrific, at least In Matthew there's the whole eye for an eye /turn the other cheek... Also where Jesus topping the stoning of a. Woman etc...

No, 100% no

i forgot humanity changes the religion to suit modern times, no wonder no one will get to the pearly gates, because when or if they meet god then he will be what happened to my teachings and not the humans own versions

Policy should never be based on religion. All religion is nonsense.

Let's face it, man makes God in his own image. Pretty much explains everything.

true

I am fervently against because I think capital punishment is inhumane. And I have more faith in humanity. I would much rather money was spent on societal inequality and improving lives, than killing people.

See some days after reading\viewing some horrific things I’m all for bringing back the death sentence

Then other days I see the sheer stupidity of the human race and think…nope bad idea we can’t be trusted to make the right decision

So I am probably not the right person to ask 🤷‍♀️

Religion should play no part in law for that I am certain..

Maybe. However I am far from being the only person who is fed up of being made to pay to give criminals better chances than I am being given myself. We should all have the ability to access training and education forever, but most of us only get one shot and then have to pay through the nose for the rest of it. It does feel like being law abiding is being a mug nowadays. We do not have resources spare to waste and it should not be endlessly wasted on those who do so little to deserve it.

excellent points

For politicians who accept money for their vote?

nah, thats just a sweetener and business

How many chances should we give criminals to sort themselves out, and at what cost, both monetary and in harm caused to innocent law-abiding people? Surely there has to be a limit and we have to consider them a write-off at some point?

thats the thing when there is other areas of society that need funding etc

You think any old random who happens to have committed a heinous crime is suited to specialist military service? Do you have any idea of the personal skills and qualities required to perform these roles? The self discipline, the courage, the ability to make life and death decisions? You badly insult military personel.