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Originally Posted by PhilB
My primary objection to the death penalty is the proven unreliability of the justice system. Even if putting murderers to death saves some lives, it is not right to do so if some of those people may be innocent. Even though criminals will continue to commit injustices, it is not right to commit injustices ourselves.
My second objection to the death penalty is that it is an ultimate power that can then be abused. History shows many examples.
PhilB
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As it is with everything, it can be abused.