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[Pork Pie]

Personally I think he lived longer than he should have..js

not sure that's the way to approach mental illness, however horrifically the consequences of the symptoms may be - j/s (how's about that for some namby-pamby liberal stuff )

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

not sure that's the way to approach mental illness, however horrifically the consequences of the symptoms may be - j/s (how's about that for some namby-pamby liberal stuff )

That's beautifully namby-pamby!

Guess I'm just not liberal enough about certain things..

 

[Pork Pie]

That's beautifully namby-pamby!

Guess I'm just not liberal enough about certain things..

We all have an inherent right to our own beliefs - if there was a right and wrong, we'd all believe the same

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

We all have an inherent right to our own beliefs - if there was a right and wrong, we'd all believe the same

True that!!!

 

[sourland]

We all have an inherent right to our own beliefs - if there was a right and wrong, we'd all believe the same

Although conservative about many things, I have a strong liberal bent. That being said I feel that Manson should have been killed long ago - painfully.

 

[Pork Pie]

Although conservative about many things, I have a strong liberal bent. That being said I feel that Manson should have been killed long ago - painfully.

Guess we'll have to agree to disagree - the "painfully" bit is a little disconcerting to my liberal ears - j/s

Or do we take a more proactive approach and "deal" all people exhibiting similar mental disorders (those that we identify as exhibiting such characteristics, according to what social science would believe it knows) prior to them committing such acts

 

[Ravynscroft]

not sure that's the way to approach mental illness, however horrifically the consequences of the symptoms may be - j/s (how's about that for some namby-pamby liberal stuff )

Mental illness is one thing, complete and utter lack of remorse or responsibility is another...

Though I do agree with one point... torture is counterproductive for one that can't understand what they did was wrong in the first place... quick and clean, put them down just like a rabid dog...

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Guess we'll have to agree to disagree - the "painfully" bit is a little disconcerting to my liberal ears - j/s

Or do we take a more proactive approach and "deal" all people exhibiting similar mental disorders (those that we identify as exhibiting such characteristics, according to what social science would believe it knows) prior to them committing such acts

I'm all for finding and treating mental illness...I guess my heart goes out to the victims and their families.
I don't like the idea of capital punishment as a whole...But it's hard for me to reason how someone who can do such horrible things as he did, deserves to live, even in prison.
But I'm not judge and jury, and it's more an emotional thing for me I suppose.

 

[Pork Pie]

I'm all for finding and treating mental illness...I guess my heart goes out to the victims and their families.
I don't like the idea of capital punishment as a whole...But it's hard for me to reason how someone who can do such horrible things as he did, deserves to live, even in prison.
But I'm not judge and jury, and it's more an emotional thing for me I suppose.

I would have thought one either agrees or disagrees with capital punishment. The crime is irrelevant

I find it an interesting topic and I know that here on the pond we can discuss it without causing any offence or disrespect to each other. BUT all BYC members have access to our lil' old pond, so for me at least I'll retire. I'd be vexed to get reprimanded unnecessarily for simply having a mature exchange of ideas.

Goodnight folks and enjoy the rest of the day

 

[sourland]

It's an emotional thing for everyone.

Mr Porky, you have just served as a positive influence upon me, and I have edited this post. Thanks.