Death Penalty Vs. Life in Jail
Posted By: SpinOff on 2009-03-05
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What do you think is worse?
I would think being locked in a jail cell for life, with the key thrown away is MUCH worse, than ending their life.
Can you imagine sitting in a cold jail cell, no windows, no tv, no books, no paper and pen, just a room, w/ a toilet, a cot, and bare minimum food to keep you alive.
I think that is worse.
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PA death penalty
We actually do have the death penalty in PA...it is just not used that often. 
A sincere ? on the death penalty
Would you watch someone being executed by lethal injection? What if he murdered your brother? Your child? or anyone else close to you?
I know there is no right or wrong answer to this. I will have to make this decision myself and it's been in my head lately. I may not know my decision until the day of.
Too many of these stories becoming familiar, in addition to inforcing the death penalty....sm
I have to ask myself why so much of society these days is behaving in this way, uncontrollable, ugly rage...is it the decay of family units, absentee fathers, is it the abundance of drugs, violence in media....I am old enough to remember a time when these atrocities seemed to be the RARE horror stories, why the abundance now? No God in their worlds?????
Besides many times life in jail is short anyway
or the criminal ends up with his own kind and fits in fine and learns more... so, if they live long enough (not killed by the other inmates) they learn how to be a better criminal. I just am agreeing there should be no parole. But oh boy, I'd never want to see the inside of one of those places.
But they all manage to find him in jail. Isn't it amazing ? Jail
dabby
What's the penalty for testing positive?
How long before they can straighten up and test negative? Does this mean for the rest of their lives, they will never receive any welfare benefits becase they smoked a joint?
Would I the taxpayer have to pay for the drug testing that is performed this one time or multiple times? Would I have to pay more taxes when people are homeless? Would we need more homeless shelters? What would this cost the taxpayers in the long haul? Is every applicant tested? Where is this information for the results of the drug testing stored, in a police database? What type of rehab if the test is positive would be offered, if any? Would the person serve time for being under the influence? Would this cause me to have to serve jury duty more often? Would they also be screened for alcohol? What type of future ramifications are in order if and when they do get a job? Would the prospective employer be notified that welfare was not granted due to drug use/intoxication?
Not an easy task is it?
jail?!?!
Oh my goodness, are they really putting that into effect? I read it in the paper ( I am in Rincon, right outside of Savannah) and we just bought a new house, they put the grass down and said water it every day for 30 min,...and I said, how on earth am I suppose to do that with that water restriction going on! He said, "I dont know, if they say something to you, say you didn't know."!! I can't believe he told me that!! We have been getting rain here every other day or so, so its not too bad now. Today it has been raining for a few hours. They were actually calling for some flooded streets here in Rincon but then suppose to be right back to dry weather the rest of the week :(
I have a life, a great life at that. I just happen to include my canine family
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Paris is off to jail
I think her lawyer wanted the electronic device but noooooo said the judge and it is 45 days in the slammer for Ms. Paris.
yes, she's still in jail this morning . . . nm
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I didn't say put them in jail. (sm)
Tougher financial penalties, community service, loss of any business license - there are other options.
Jail/Prison
My BIL has been in and out of jail many, many times. He always says it's much better on the INSIDE than on the outside.
Let's see...they don't have to work, yet they get fed, a bed, clothing. They don't do their own laundry, yet they have clean clothes and linens. They get cable TV, take college classes, eat 3 squares a day, work out and get buffed up...so they can riot and overpower the guards, play cards, basketball, make phone calls...all at our expense!
Yeah, poor prisoners...they sure do have it tuff...
Yeah, except for the ones in jail because a 17-year-old
girl with a crush falsely accused them; happened to someone I know.
I never have used a crate in the 20 yrs of pet owning. Seemed like jail.
Take them out after each meal. Wait until they poop and applaud with joy, go immediately back into house. Take them out before sleep and first thing in morning to pee, afterwards cheer with glee. If you know what is going in, you can expect what will come out.
That is my experience.
Crates in my mind are used to spare the owner of an high energy dog. Walks will cure that. Long walks.
If no one is home all day, get up early and take him for a 30-45 minute walk and he will sleep all day awaiting your return.
The judge tosses her in jail - sm
Hope the link works. Pretty unbelievable story.
In the jail they're sending her to,
inmates only get 3 pairs of underwear per week!
Which is apparently 3 pairs more than she normally has.
Paris reportedly out of jail..sm
It is on the news report on the internet, CNN I believe, that Paris Hilton is out of jail after just three days, due to medical reasons. She was put in an electronic ankle bracelet and has to remain at home. Reportedly a psychiatrist went to visit her twice, the last visit being over two hours long, yesterday.
must be nice!!! 
Just saw show on this about getting jail records, etc.
This prosecutor said when accessing a file you have to put in login # and time and I would suppose identifying yourself before getting a record on a person's previous jail records.
if not in Obama cabinent, you just go to jail!!
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Paris Hilton to jail for 45 days?
Prosecutors want to have her spend 45 days in jail for her priors. DUI, reckless driving, probation violation, not going to an alcohol program, etc. I think she should go. Anybody else would have been in a jail a long time ago. Celebs should not be given SPECIAL TREATMENT. Can't wait to see her picture in her prison jumpsuit. She will probably have it custom made.
Jimmy Kimmell has been doing jail scenes on her
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Were there Herb gardens to tend to in jail? LOL. nm
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I read where the Goldman's said they take credit for him being in jail -
they said if they had not pursued him so relentlessly for money he would not have been trying to steal his things back and they take credit and are proud that they pushed him into doing another illegal act so that he would finally be imprisoned.
Jail might be the safest place for him at this point...nm
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We're doing okay considering. He managed to get out jail on a signature bond
and came back here saying this is half his house and I can't force him out. I met with my attorney who told me the only way to force him out is to file for divorce and then ask the judge for a court order to remove him from the house. So that is what I'm doing. My attorney is working on the paperwork, I'm gathering all up all my financials, deed to my house, etc, and he will file as soon as possible. Until then, according to the law, I'm stuck. As long he doesn't harm me or our kids, he cannot be forced out by an order of protection. So my options are make him hit me or just bide my time.
son's death
I lost my mom 2 years ago and I'm still grieving her; I can't begin to imagine what it would be like to lose a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Umm,,,,,,,,death! nm
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What do you think about the lupus, do you think that had something to do with her death?
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you must be bored to death
as well as the ones that answered this!
death of grandmother
Truly a horrible turn of events for you. Two deaths of loved ones so close together. Lean on the one who tells us to bring our cares to Him. It is believed by many that it would be limiting God to teach that this life is the only time that God can call a person to Himself. Second resurrection may be the answer. Also preaching to souls in prison, think about why they would need to be preached to, if these were evil spirits, not human spirits, what good would it do to preach to them?God is a God of love and your family members are in His hands.
Re suicide, no sane person can take their own life. no matter how "rational" they make it sound. Those who do kill themselves are not responsible for the sin of murder because they are so sick.
Autopsies have to be done very very soon after death.
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Drive your car to death
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- By keeping your car for 15 years, or 225,000 miles of driving, you could save nearly $31,000, according to Consumer Reports magazine. That's compared to the cost of buying an identical model every five years, which is roughly the rate at which most car owners trade in their vehicles.
In its annual national auto survey, the magazine found 6,769 readers who had logged more than 200,000 miles on their cars. Their cars included a 1990 Lexus LS400 with 332,000 miles and a 1994 Ford Ranger pick-up that had gone 488,000 miles.
Consumer Reports calls the Honda Civic a "Good bet" to make it to 200,000 miles.
Calculating the costs involved in buying a new Honda Civic EX every five years for 15 years - including depreciation, taxes, fees and insurance - the magazine estimated it would cost $20,500 more than it would have cost to simply maintain one car for the same period.
Consumer Reports' "Good bets" for making 200,000 miles: Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Lexus ES, Lexus LS, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Prius, Toyota RAV4
Consumer Reports' "Bad bets" for making 200,000 miles: BMW 7-series, Infiniti QX56, Jaguar X-type, V8-powered Mercedes-Benz M-class, Mercedes-Benz SL, Nissan Armada, Nissan Titan, Volkswagen Touareg, V6-powered Volvo XC90.
We were not celebrating her death,
once again, I said we were celebrating the wonderful life she had and the many contributions she made to her family and society as a whole.
grandparent's death
I think you should tell them. My first close loss was my grandfather was when I was 12. It was actually unexpected. I believe they are old enough to understand and they would probably be more disappointed if someone slipped up and said something or they overheard it rather than being told up front. That way they can have some time to process it and hopefully can enjoy the time they have left with their grandfather. Please know you and your family have been lifted in my prayers.
About the death of that child
It was told on the first day of the autopsy the child died from a seizure. Now anyone who works in this field knows it takes longer and more delving into what actually is the cause of a death, especially in a young male like this. You would not have blood work returned in 1 day, no possible drugs in his system analyzed. I read the death certificate signed by mortician and that usually is not how it is done. My thoughts on this are the child suffered from autism and the parents tried to cover up as much as humanly possible as autism is not accepted in the scientology group - they considered anything like this a defect, but the other diagnosis of Kawasaki (spelling?) would have been ok- the only thing about this is the child's symptoms, looks, etc. just did not go along with a syndrome that children of his age have usually outgrown. The child supposedly had 2 attendants, monitors both in his rooms and outside to let others know should he try to leave, etc. I very much question what happened here. I have not heard about Katie- I do know lately in her pictures she has been stressed looking, haggard and worn out. Seems like she is always with Suri and hubby mostly no where around.
No, had no idea until her death
Didn't know she was sick until we got the call she had died.
No, had no idea until her death
Didn't know she was sick until we got the call she had died.
No, had no idea until her death
Didn't even know she was sick until we got the call she had died.
any death that occurs is to be
disclosed. That's the way it is in my state (NE). Even if someone just died in the house, the seller is to disclose this information. I believe most states have this law, but again, it would be state-specific.
Every death comes in 3s. I grew up with that saying.
It does turn out to be true in a lot of families. So...we have Ed McMahnon (sp), Farrah, and now Michael. If no one died within the next couple days (I think that is also 3), it should be okay.
Dang! I haven't felt this bad since Elvis died.
LOL - guess you are bored to death too then :)
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Well, I love my hubby to death, but his sm
100-pound beloved German Shepherd attacked my 22-pound Cocker Spaniel several years ago and did $500.00 worth of damage including blinding her in one eye (popped the globe right out of the socket), I didn't spare his feelings at all when I said the dog either had to go or be put to sleep. Call me uncaring but the only thing I could think of was "OMG, what if that happened to a child" and that was all it took. We gave the dog to his cousin and it got hit and killed by a car 6 weeks later. I was relieved. I had nightmares the dog would run away and I would find her on my doorstep. I love all animals but my dog injuring a child is my worst nightmare.
Fetal death at 5 months....
....do not remember exactly how long before resumption of periods; however, daughter was born 1 year later so it could not have been long before body returned to normal. (Daughter is now 25 and mother of 2 little boys.)
Death of someone you have a close relationship
even if they are not related by blood.
In 1990, my husband and I decided for the first time since we had been married to spend Thanksgiving with his family instead of with my family (we always did a Sunday Thanksgiving with his family before because my family was so large and his family was smaller).
My father died that Thanksgiving night. It took me 10 years to forgive myself for not being there that day. I have empathy for anyone who suffers a loss around a holiday, but hey, that's just me.
Bud's hub hid his & ended up bleeding to death from
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did you ever wonder if you could literally be bored to death? nm
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Does it really make a difference regarding the death
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Swine flu death in Houston. That's
too close for comfort for me. I'm not far from Houston. It's getting scary now. They're saying it may fizzle out & emerge stronger in the fall like the flu of 1918 did. Yikes!
Is there a death toll yet or guess? I absolutely can't believe this...SM
They should have to pay for pain and suffering because most of us treat our animals like our children. This is not fair.
I'm sorry to all who have lost their pet to this horrible thing that has happened. They should have to pay and pay deeply!!!
Stern had SOMETHING to do with Daniel and Anna's death. That's what I
believe anyway. I also don't think he loved that baby. He loved that baby's MONEY. I think Larry loved Anna and loves his daughter and I think he deserves the money to raise his daughter on, put her through college, etc. Stern got what he deserved. What a creep.
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