Saboteur said:
Okay I would like to clarify somethings. I'm realitivly new here and I've been debating on both issues. But I would like to know where you stand.
Welcome!:2wave:
Me: Pro-Choice, Anti-Death Penalty
fair enough.
Why:
Abortion will happen even if it is illegal and I think women deserve to have it done in a clean, safe environment by a medical professional.
I am pro-life, but feel the same way, do convenience abortion advocates deserve clean and safe, I don't think so, but the humane side of me doesn't want to see an American suffer through use of a back-alley abortion that got botched. I guess you could call me a choose-life Republican, I would rather people use other options.
Putting a person in prison for life IMO is worse than a death sentence.
This is where we disagree, the problem is in the appeals process, if there is no doubt that the person committed a capitol offense, such as solid evidence, or very credible witnesses(let's say 5 or more) then appeals should be limited and quick. When there is doubt, extra time should be given to insure that we kill the right person.
Here's how I differentiate; Innocent children didn't ask to be concieved, they have committed no crimes and hurt no one. Murderers, by their heinous acts have forfeited their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In fact, I think violent rape, child molestation, and child rape should be added as capitol offenses. We actually have two capitol offenses here in Louisiana, Murder(can't remember if it's one or two), and rape of a child under 12.