On Facebook I read an American newspaper article about capital punishment. I was saddened by the fact that the only comments I saw were from people who were baying for blood. I commented that I think it's wrong to kill another person. I received a very shirty and sarcastic reply this morning. I replied again that if the law says it's wrong to kill, then it's wrong to kill. On the other hand if the law thinks it's alright to kill people, then that's quite ok then. However I still believe that killing another person is wrong.
I am reminded of the terrible attitudes that prevailed in my own country, when we had capital punishment. I am also reminded of the sickening scenes that took place when a hanging was about to take place, with some people foaming at the mouth and screaming for retribution. Come on America, on this subject I believe we have it right in Britain.
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