whats your opinion on ppl that rather take justice into their own hands?
212896
I understand it.  A lot of people think the the justice system will not work for the they don't trust the system.  people believe that because Procter's have said they would rather let 100 guilty people go free than convict one Innocent man.  So people are thinking that there is not enough evidence to put some one behind bars so the feel if the take the law into there own hands the will feel better because at least something happened to the bad guy.
415105
in a way it is very ironic but I think that many people feel the same way. I know that I myself believe in the death penalty for extreme crimes but otherwise not at all. See the problem that I see with encouraging to kill themselves is that often times the people guilty of such crimes don't feel guilt for their crimes, so why would they kill themselves. I don't know guess i am rambling. Good Luck in deciding
487170
I measure a persons "worth" by some very basic standards; are they a man or woman of their word, do they take full responsibility for their own actions both good and bad, do they maintain their integrity in all situations or practice "situational ethics" and believe that the end justifies the means? It boils down to people that I trust vs. people that I would never turn my back on. And yes, on a practical everyday basis we have every right to place value on another human being. They all have every right to exist, but they're not entitled to be "valued" by anybody, thats an earned right.
185296
It becomes an issue of public priority. There is an underlying American opinion that your supposed to be able to make it on your own if you work hard enough (even though this is some times a very silly theory in praxis). So theres a general discontent for things which some people see as freerider type things. You could argue there is probably a lack of empathy as many people favor as little government as possible by cutting social safety net programs for the poor. When people keep blaming the victim, these type of injustices occur. Not to mention there are quite a few government expenses that are on the board right now, so people who see us in a defecit think, well now certainly isnt the time to help these people out. It is certainly frusterating and sad but its a part of the american psyche and probably wont change any time soon.
383431
No. Revenge is not what we are looking for. True justice is. I believe in very strict punishment but let the jury decide.
306131
your intitled to your own opinion.
298244
I would of course forgive them, and then convince them to submit to the authorities and face the consequences of their action. I would support jail, or even death if he murdered someone or committed some other crime worthy of capital punishment. If he were still a minor and the crime were committed against myself I would most likely press charges, though it would be difficult. Letting the guilty go free is a heinous crime in itself. It destroys the criminal and endangers the population. Just because you forgive someone does not exempt them from consequences. I am raising my son to understand that every action has consequences in the hopes that this will prevent him from becoming a criminal.
200804
Don't you dare take your life. I'm sure there are many that have time to help you. Are you willing to accept help from others is the question??
510507
WOW!  Well put and well said.  You are so right.  I am so sick and tired of hearing their whining and BS that "they only want a better life" no matter what crime they commit.  That seems to be standard response number 1.  Clearly, there is a huge double standard.
456594
Justice will anger some.  So what
97014
No.  I was taught to behave myself, but at the same I was taught to think for myself.  For a good society people need act in a way that is conducive for each of us respecting each others rights.  If we think that we can do what we want without thinking of our fellow man then we might as well throw the key in the water bucket and ride off.  \n\nWe are going to have an anarchy if children aren't taught morals, or how to treat others with respect.
157859
never let people walk all over you, dont ever be a victim. i work in a state prison and i hear from these guys all the time , they have no regret for what they did or who they hurt all they care about is their rights, not their victims rights. it doesnt pay to be nice , the nice person always gets screwed.
672575
That is an excellent question and a very good point. I totally agree with you. What makes anyone think they are good enough to judge others, and what right have they to set the standards for other people. As long as people are doing their very best within their means, people should live and let live within reason, providing they are not causing a danger to themselves or others.
71323
One of the things that makes this country and our way of life worth fighting and dying for is values and sense of justice. Although we fall short at times we have a system that upholds the sanctity and right of the individual to justice. We have a very high moral standard concerning these things and it seems today that we are becoming all too willing to let them slip and compromise our principles in the name of safety. If we begin to accept torture and some of the other tatics that have crept into our arsenal lately then we are slowly becoming exactly what we are fighting against. In essence if we become like "them", then they have won. We are fighting for our ideals, I say we must be careful not to compromise our ideals in the fight.\nWe wanted to take down Sadam because he employed torture of people who were not even proven guilty. Then are we to do the same thing? God help us.
440620
I totally agree. Sometimes i think maybe it would be good to make them sit their whole life and rot . If i had my choice, i would make the person stay alive so every day they can think about the choice they made! The death penalty seems to be a cop out. But others days my opinion changes...
343960
They don't give a damn about anyone but themselves.\n\nThey are defending criminal acts.\n\nThey are cry babies who deserve NOTHING but want everything. Even my three year old doesn't get away with acting like that.
40771
What you're forgetting is that tomorrow it could be you.  If you were accused of a crime, should we not give you any rights, just throw you straight in jail?  If you're just referring to people who have been convicted, which rights do you mean?  They don't have many.  You do have to remember that unless they got the death penalty, they are going to return to society some day.  You don't prepare someone for that by putting them in a hole and telling they they're not a citizen anymore.