RyanH

[Lao Tzu]

Sounds very interesting. In general, what is the thesis?

that punishment is a tool to justify the existing status quo. The death sentence is a means of showing how valid the existing social order is by giving out extreme punishment to deviants.

 

[huntmaster]

Just a little friendly injunction here on y'alls discussion--

the death penalty is about justice, not deterance.

However, if it was carried out in a swift and certain matter in cases where guilt was certain, it would definitely make individuals think before they acted.

 

[aurelius]

the death penalty is about justice, not deterance.

You made me do it. I couldn´t let this one slip, hunt.

What is "justice?"

However, if it was carried out in a swift and certain matter in cases where guilt was certain

When is guilt not certain? If it´s not certain, isn´t that "not guilty?"