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Atheism & the Death Penalty.

Poll: Do think that the death penalty is ever appropriate?
This poll is closed.
No, never.
58.33%
 28 58.33%
In very limited circumstances, such as multiple murders.
29.17%
 14 29.17%
For murder alone with aggravating circumstances.
2.08%
 1 2.08%
Any violent crime should be punished by death.
6.25%
 3 6.25%
Yes, as a common punishment for any serious crime.
4.17%
 2 4.17%
Total 48 vote(s) 100%
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Atheism & the Death Penalty.
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RE: Atheism & the Death Penalty.
January 25, 2016 at 1:08 am
(January 24, 2016 at 4:28 pm)Spooky Wrote: Subjective.  But I voted "Any violent crime should be punished by death."

Within reason of course.  I don't believe life to be "Sacred".
Would you be willing to personally execute your family members if they committed violent crimes?
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Atheism & the Death Penalty. - by Jehanne - January 20, 2016 at 7:24 am
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