Comment on How come Lemmy/Piefed users seem to have a consensus of like "green mario" is the solution to this and that, but simultaneously oppose death penalty?

Cricket@lemmy.zip ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

First, it could be very well be different people. We’re at what, 50k monthly active users now? There will be some different opinions even among a small group of people.

Second, the two positions can be compatible. For example, I’m very against the death penalty, but the thought has crossed my mind that when someone is convicted of a brutal murder, for example, and receives the death penalty, the state shouldn’t be allowed to kill the convict, but the relatives, friends, or loved ones of the victim should have the option to do so legally if they wish to. I know, it’s harsh, but I think that this would be more logical than the current system. The loved ones of the victim would have both a better motive to kill the convict AND also the added burden of considering the negative effects to themselves of following through with that decision.

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