Do you think it is right for insane people to get away with murder?I dont think it is?Why should someone be able to get away with murder or another serious crime because they are insane?
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The point is not that they "Get away with it". \n\nThe point is that according to our laws, they must be mentally competent to stand trial. It must be clear that the accused has understanding of right and wrong.  \n\nFrom what I understand, insanity kind of defeats the whole "with malice aforethought" bit in most crimes. It's awful difficult to prove someone "Guilty beyond a Reasonable Doubt" if the person may be "insane" at the time.\n\nBut it's not perfect. And if you expect perfection from the American legal/justice system, then you've come to the wrong place.\n\nAnd, from what I've read, some state-operated mental facilities, (loony-bin, nuthatch, etc.) are run much more barbarically than any prison. \n\nAt least the prisoners can opt to not fling their feces aginst the walls.\n\n/not a lawyer
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Violent rape and child molestation deserve the death penalty, though I'd settle for life sentence.\n\nRight now we have sex offender lists to protect the public against these people who have been let out of prison. What kind of sense does this make? \n\nWe make the lists because they are still dangerous; but if they're dangerous, why are they out of prison?\n\nI say, just kill them all. Problem solved.
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What the hell's the matter with you? I've looked at your other posts and it seems you're just looney tunes. Maybe you should find psychiatric help, go back on your medication, do whatever the hell it takes to focus your anger and hatred toward yourself, where it belongs. Where do you get off thinking you have the friggin' right to kill anyone else? Who gave YOU the right to take another life??? Freak
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well, i don't like to think that we have the right to take a human life.....on the other hand, my cousin was murdered and her assassin got 7 years.  He should have died.  After all he took her life.  Our prison system does not rehabilitate nor can it simply because the people inside are sociopaths.  so yeah, I'm for the death penalty and lethal injection is probably the least messy choice.
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A sane society kills its maniacal killers. Those on death row are beyond rehabilitation. They are beyond any usefulness to society. In hard labor for life they are a continuing burden on society. How beneficial would it be to still have Gacy, Bundy, et al still alive and in prison? Would you want these horrendous people out in public on a "crab boat" with a chance to escape? Are you for real?\n\nIt would be better to keep the appeals process from going on for 15 years, at the waste of taxpayer dollars.
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No matter how much most of us think that we could never do anything like that, no matter how angry or temporarily insane we become, I guess some people are just more naturally inhibited to cross that threshold than others.  You know how it is, you're watching the news or reading the paper about someone that did something awful, and so often you hear people say something like "he (or she) seemed so nice, I never could have imagined them doing something like that".  Either these murderers were really good actors to fool people into thinking they were so wonderful, or it just says more about human nature.  I'm like you, though, I wish it could all be peace, love and happiness.
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It is like any other violent crime like torture.  It is not as bad as murder and shouldn't be treated as such.  However it is the degradation of a human soul and I have no sympathy for anyone who is punished harshly for such a crime.
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I TOTALLY agree! How do ppl think that this should be allowed???? Murder is outlawed... This is MURDER! Isn't it? I mean they ain't killin' them they're murdering them BIG difference! Killing: is ok cuz they did somethin wrong; killing is justice Murdering: is bad cuz it's ending an innocent life!\n\nI don't care if the mom can't take care of it! Hmm... Have they ever heard the word adoption?
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Yes,  its disturbing to me, but not for the same reasons. I feel sadness for everyone involved. The murderer, the murdered, and the families and friends of all of them. This is a tragedy for everyone involved. I am also concerned about you. If you have thoughts like this, and are aware that they are dangerous, please get help, now, before you do something impulsive that will destroy many lives. I don't want you to be part of another tragedy. Do you know where to get help? If you want more information please feel free to e-mail me, and I can give you resources if you are in the US. Don't wait. You are miserable now, living in fear of what you might do. Don't  let it get any worse. I'll be thinking of you. Take care.
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I am in favor of executions for the worst crimes.  For those that think it is "barbaric" to execute a murderer, do you really think the murderer was gentle with his victims?  Do you think the muderer gave the victim time to be with their family and say a tender goodby, like they get before their execution?  I guess you believe the murderer also prepared a  nice last meal for his victim too, right?  And since most executions in the US are now carried out by lethal injection, nice, painless, and peaceful, I guess you believe the muder victim died the same way?\n\nYes, I think the executions should be made public.  Nobody that does not want to attend has to.  And the criminals should lose all of the above perks that they get.  They certainly should not get more than their victims got.
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Well it sounds reasonable....but could it not be proven that the insanity influenced the defendants choice not to take meds or get help, whereas is his right mind he would have?
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I certainly think that some people that are in favor of the death penalty are people that would murder as they have no value of life. Yes it is barbaric and wrong to lower your morals to that of the alleged perpetrator.
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In most cases...I totally agree. I do believe there are some crimes that don't fit in that catagory. \nIf someone molested my child and my husband went after that person and killed him....I do NOT believe that he should get the same. I believe that the justice system is so messed up its unbelievable.\n\nRight here...locally...a man shook his 4 month old baby boy (there was a twin sister)shook him so hard it killed him.....2 years later...he is sentenced to 5 years. Thats when I believe in your therory. That man should be put in general population and have it announced over the intercom system what he is in for.\n\nI believe any act of crime against a child should be a maximum penalty.....bar none.....why does this criminals rights get taken into consideration.....The child will suffer and remember what ever happened for the rest of their life.....if they are alive. And we worry about the rights of the criminal.....I have to wonder..if a judges child has ever been a victim....would it change their beliefs?\n\nOK..Sorry...this really hit home for me....very good question !!!
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What is wrong with some people answering here?! We all have thoughts and fantasies of behaviour that is not generally accepted. When you don't act on it, or cause harm to no one when you do, what's to be against?! Most people so fervently against this post are afraid of themselves - if they allow another an odd thought, how could they suppress their own still? That's what being stuck up is all about I guess, and that's why we need to sentence killers to death. Just imagine if we could empathise eh, no it's easier to define freaks and monsters. \n\nAs for an answer: I don't have such fantasies in particular, but I am sure you're not the only one. In fact, the more pretentious dimwits reply to this most, the more vividly I dream about doing gruesome things to each one.
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i agree with eye for an eye, the only downside is if they are innocent then they are being punished for no reason, then again innocent people get executed even in our society... some people have been executed only to find out later that they truly were innocent... if the crime was prooven then yes I think thats what should be done!
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Good arguement. However, I see only one way on this...if the geek and gangbanger committed the same crime, then they both deserve the same punishment. Because he is a frail geek does not make him any less worthy of ounishment than the gangbanger. Whats the crime?? For two years, it is probably something minor, like assualt. So, just how frail is the geek for assaulting someone?? \n\nId also have to agree tho, that corporal punishment in this country should be used. I think it would at least save us millions in costs of housing prisoners, etc. But alas, our Constitution calls this "cruel and unusual punishment." And, the reality is, it doesnt seem to be much of a deternt to crime. they behead you in Arabia for certain crimes, cut of hands for stealing, etc. People still do it, even tho the executions are public. When I was in Saudi Arabia in the late 80's, I was FORCED to watch a public beheading - all foriegners were made to watch. They beleived it was a way to show us tht they meant business. theyve beeen doing this for thousands of years...yet people still murder and steal there...
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Possessed by demons? Often an accusation levied against people who do not fit societies current specification for optimum citizen.\nThose that actually commit crime should be judged as any others by the legal system. Let us end the insane insanity excuse for evading responsibility for crime.