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In response to "can we go with "forty people isn't really all that much, and the number of those that were 'mistakes' is much lower..."" by TFox

I'd say it is a big deal. One innocent executed man is too many.

Posted by Reagen (aka Reagen) Oct 20 '09, 07:39

add that to the fact that it's wildly out of proportion for poor and/or minority defendants to get tried under the DP and it's something I can't understand people being comfortable with.

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My issue with this is that it's an argument against sentencing unless the state can be perfect. - Max Oct 20, 07:53 5
- in these cases, there can at least be an attempt for the person to be made whole. -- nm - Reagen Oct 20, 07:57 3
  - which then puts the burden of proof on the defense and even if they win forces them to accept this definition of wholeness. -- nm - Max Oct 20, 09:00
  - and yet, it happens far far more frequently than the accidental executions, yes? -- nm - TFox Oct 20, 07:57 1
    - Lots of things happen more frequently than that. I don't see your point. -- nm - Reagen Oct 20, 08:02
- i agree with this too. -- nm - TFox Oct 20, 07:56

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I'd say it is a big deal. One innocent executed man is too many.

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