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dont worry Nut, I am with you on this one. I am very much anti-death penalty myself. I couldnt square my beliefs on abortion with supporting the death penalty so here I am. Its not bad to visit the dark side once in a while, they have nice chocolate. [/ QUOTE ] It's always nice knowing I'm in your company, J. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] And I do love the good chocolate. By itself or with some fine liquid - of the alcoholic strain. And good chocolate always goes nicely with a fine female, naturally. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] I digress. And reminisce. Forgive me. |
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"Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's." [/ QUOTE ] What does any of this have to do with paying your taxes? You do know that is what your quote is about, right? |
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CNN's choice of coverage is a direct result of ratings prompts. It has absolutely nothing to do with the percieved "badness" of the crime.
A man who murders a gang member will and should go to jail for the same ammount of time as a man who kills albert einstein/Kennedey/ or my own mother. |
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I think you've mis-directed your post/reply. I wasn't arguing in favor of the death penalty. I only acknowledged that it's the law of "parts of" the land.
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I don’t view the death penalty as punishment, a deterrent, or retribution... only as a consequence. I am not “licking my lips” to kill this guy, but it is what it is... or at least should be. A matter of fact consequence.
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It's always nice knowing I'm in your company, J. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] Is the J. for Junior? [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [ QUOTE ] I digress. And reminisce. Forgive me. [/ QUOTE ] No worries. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] |
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[ QUOTE ] "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's." [/ QUOTE ] What does any of this have to do with paying your taxes? You do know that is what your quote is about, right? [/ QUOTE ] It also means obey the laws society has determined necessary and just - as they pertain to society and as long as they don't conflict with God's law. IMO, I hasten to add. I really don't want to start a Bible study class/discussion in this thread. And I won't deny you your interpretation. I don't consider it my business. |
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vulture! How could I! Damn! I know something, from your posts, about both of you. I feel the same about you, Sir. I think I may have had one of Jihad's posts that I'd read just a little while ago on my mind. Sorry, sorry, sorry. Mea culpa. No excuse. Forgive?] <ul type="square"> [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img][/list] edit: I don't have avatars turned on anymore - does that help me? |
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Avatars may help. Also taking your medicine. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Just giving you a hard time, thats pretty much what I figured had happened. And youll be happy to know that I was able to escape doing forward air control tonight in subzero weather on the Nevada ranges. You dont want me to be cold do you? [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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I don’t view the death penalty as punishment, a deterrent, or retribution... only as a consequence. I am not “licking my lips” to kill this guy, but it is what it is... or at least should be. A matter of fact consequence. [/ QUOTE ] This is ridiculous. Criminal justice in this country is not a consequence. It's supposed to serve a purpose. |
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