Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for the white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.

    • doctorcrimson@lemmy.today
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      10 months ago

      Despite what I’m about to write, I’m generally against the Death Penalty.

      The reason we don’t do what you suggested is that it’s animalistic and inefficient. Think to yourself: would you be better off and contribute more to society if you:

      A) Spent all your money feeding, housing, and securely containing a man incapable of reform for the next ten to eighty years on the failing premise that reform is somehow possible for him who will likely never be released.

      B) Actually used limited resources on people who can be helped, and who want to be helped.

      Emotions can be overwhelming and cause irrational decisions, not unlike the white supremacist who acted on hatred. Do not let yourself be emotional like him. At least, focus your energy and attention on things that matter.

      • KairuByte@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        10 months ago

        It costs less to hold someone for life in prison than it does to carry out the death penalty, all things considered.