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In response to "I'd say it is a big deal. One innocent executed man is too many. " by Reagen

My issue with this is that it's an argument against sentencing unless the state can be perfect.

Posted by Max Oct 20 '09, 07:53

I don't see how it's any better to jail an innocent person who then dies from a shiv or disease in prison a year into his five year term, or to say, "sure he was innocent, but at least he only got a life sentence" rather than execution.

Isn't "one innocent man sent to prison is too many" then for all?

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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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My issue with this is that it's an argument against sentencing unless the state can be perfect.

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