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Slavic_Dusa OP t1_j0736sz wrote

Reply to comment by anamal25 in Oregon governor commutes all 17 of state's death sentences by Slavic_Dusa

Not if they are locked up. Also, being isolated to that extent is a far bigger punishment to most than simply ending it. Their life is over ether way.

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anamal25 t1_j07auxr wrote

I’m not concerned with punishment, I’m concerned with neutralizing a threat.

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Slavic_Dusa OP t1_j07bltr wrote

No, you are not. You are just arguing semantics

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VincentOostelbos t1_j0819ne wrote

I agree with that sentiment. However, I disagree with your earlier comment above, because "going free" is not the only alternative to the death penalty.

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