Originally posted by ac1dsp3ctrum
Same here MsMittens... This is my last post to this thread
I am also truly sorry for your loss
Thank you for the kind words but please don't stop posting. As I was mentioning to Negative in IRC, my post wasn't meant to stop the discussion but rather to add to it. A different point of view if you will. One of the beautiful things about the many countries that many of us live in is the ability to voice opinions about things like the Death Penalty without fear.

Without these discussions and exchange of ideas, our world would still be in the Dark Ages (although there are times I wonder if we are). I did pose some questions in my post and was trying to point out that one cannot make a simple answer to whether we support or don't support the Death Penalty or other "controversial" topics. We all have a degree of prejudice in regards to these topics, viewpoints and experiences that point us in one direction or another.

If anything I was hoping that my post my generate more discussion. As I mentioned to Negative, the question changes when you experience something like I did. I wonder what the families of those who died in the 9-11 attacks would think about the Death Penalty. I wonder how many would like an eye for an eye not only with the Terrorists who carried out the plans as well as the Mastermind (intent can make one as guilty as the act).

What would you do if it happened to you?