Tookie, tookie, tookie... what about the victims?

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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.

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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.

[miketurner]

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"Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's."



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What does any of this have to do with paying your taxes? You do know that is what your quote is about, right?

[theweatherman]

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.

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.

[miketurner]

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.

[vulturesrow]

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It's always nice knowing I'm in your company, J. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]



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Is the J. for Junior? [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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I digress. And reminisce. Forgive me.

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No worries. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

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"Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's."



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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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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?]

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edit: I don't have avatars turned on anymore - does that help me?

[vulturesrow]

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.

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This is ridiculous. Criminal justice in this country is not a consequence. It's supposed to serve a purpose.