Pope calls for abolition of the death penalty

[rightwinger]

The US executed 35 people last year.
We have 2,200,000 in prison in this country. I don't think an extra 35 is a burden

How many are currently being warehoused on death row? ......

Irrelevant

They would still be warehoused after the death penalty is abolished

 

[martybegan]

And if he called to abolish abortion?

Then it not be popular with me.

Anyone who agrees with another person 100% on all issues isn't a person who thinks for themselves.

And anyone who cherry picks positions from people in power to make their point isn't either.

 

[Rocko]

The death penalty is an issue I go back and forth on. Pope Francis, of course, is against it. That much everyone knew. I think the important thing to examine is not who is against or for it, but the effects of the death penalty on society. One can argue that it functions as a deterrent to murder and horrible crime. One can also argue that it sends the wrong message to society and ultimately makes society a more cruel place.

 

[WheelieAddict]

Because of this I am against the death penalty:

Many Prisoners on Death Row are Wrongfully Convicted

 

[ninja007]

the popes an idiot. Capital punishment is not killing of an innocent baby/person.

 

[rightwinger]

the popes an idiot. Capital punishment is not killing of an innocent baby/person.

You figured that out yourself?

Somebody better tell the Pope. Maybe he reads this thread

 

[David_42]

 

[ninja007]

the popes an idiot. Capital punishment is not killing of an innocent baby/person.

You figured that out yourself?

Somebody better tell the Pope. Maybe he reads this thread

he wants to outlaw both, right? Why?

 

[ninja007]

wrongly executed? How many? What percentage? But your ok with 100% wrongly executed babies, right?

 

[rightwinger]

Quite true

It is almost exclusively Jesusland that supports the death penalty. Bet they would crucify if they had the option

 

[Sun Devil 92]

Cue conservative outrage

Pope calls for abolition of death penalty in address to Congress

Francis says that every life is sacred and society can only benefit from rehabilitating those convicted of crimes.
The pope noted that U.S. bishops have renewed their call to abolish capital punishment. That idea is unpopular, however, with many American politicians

Let him run for office.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Pope Frankie wants to abort the death penalty

 

[rightwinger]

wrongly executed? How many? What percentage? But your ok with 100% wrongly executed babies, right?

You said it yourself

Capital Punishment is not abortion.

 

[ninja007]

wrongly executed? How many? What percentage? But your ok with 100% wrongly executed babies, right?

You said it yourself

Capital Punishment is not abortion.

try to follow here..... he wants to put an end to both but they are not the same. Why does he not want the killing of convicted guilty criminals?

 

[Rozman]

And if he called to abolish abortion?

The Pope has a lot to say about our politics....Climate change,redistribution of wealth.....
Kinda quiet about the abortion thing eh!

 

[Rozman]

The majority of the world already considers the death penalty as barbaric

The US stands alone with China, India and the Muslim states as the only ones still using the death penalty

And if used properly it's a good thing.
It's the responsibility of a society to execute those that showed no remorse for
despicable acts against us....

Boston bomber comes to mind.

And then there are those who want to keep them alive and feed and clothed them and provide
medical attention and a roof over their head...for years and years....

 

[WheelieAddict]

wrongly executed? How many? What percentage? But your ok with 100% wrongly executed babies, right?

Many Prisoners on Death Row are Wrongfully Convicted

The thread is not about abortion, it is about the death penalty. If you are against abortion why aren't you against innocent people being executed?

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Cue conservative outrage

Pope calls for abolition of death penalty in address to Congress

Francis says that every life is sacred and society can only benefit from rehabilitating those convicted of crimes.
The pope noted that U.S. bishops have renewed their call to abolish capital punishment. That idea is unpopular, however, with many American politicians

**** the pope.
He needs to go back to his extremely wealthy walled and immigration impossible country called the vatican.
He's a fucken hypocrite of the highest order.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

The majority of the world already considers the death penalty as barbaric

The US stands alone with China, India and the Muslim states as the only ones still using the death penalty

Good.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

The majority of the world already considers the death penalty as barbaric

Incorrect.

China, India, all Muslim countries, many African and Asian countries, and of course America, total up far more than half of the worlds population that still use the death penalty for capitol crimes.

Maybe liberals have a different definition for the word "majority"? .......

Well when you consider their messiahs geographical skills it should come as no surprise.