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Moral justification for the execution of criminals of war?
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RE: Moral justification for the execution of criminals of war?
August 3, 2022 at 8:52 am
I don't like the death penalty because it's far too easy on the recipient. Let 'em spend the rest of their days wondering why they're behind bars. And if they're unrepentant, oh well. They get the misery of lifetime confinement.

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RE: Moral justification for the execution of criminals of war? - by Thumpalumpacus - August 3, 2022 at 8:52 am

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