Bring Back Hanging!
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screenman — 16 years ago(October 05, 2009 03:07 AM)
Hmm. I'm not quite sure which way you guys are swinging here.
I support the re-introduction of capital punishment for reasons explained quite a long way back in the thread.
I also think that if the majority of the population want it re-introduced then their wish should be granted. It strikes me as profoundly arrogant and undemocratic for a minority in that population to assume a higher moral status or claim a better understanding or education as a basis to veto the majority wish.
This is exactly what has happened with regard to the so-called European constitution. Ireland voted against it so they were brow-beaten into taking another vote. Britain has always been the eurosceptic captial and would be almost certain to throw it out. So Britain was denied a vote altogether. The euro-intelligensia call that democracy. They think they know what's best for us.
Maybe they're right. But I would sooner have my vote and vote the `wrong' way, even if it was a ticket to hell.
By the way; I also disapprove of abortion. To me that's infanticide. But I live in a society where the innocent can be legally put to death whilst murderers cannot. The courts may not sanction execution of those convicted, but the police may assasssinate suspects without trial. Crazy world. Maybe the immoral, uneducated and stupid actually know something we smart-arses don't. -
screenman — 16 years ago(October 20, 2009 11:53 AM)
Right, the contributions are a bit out of kilter chronologically, but here goes
Firstly, in response toUser153' I began this thread for the express purpose of inviting other people's opinions upon the subject of pre-meditated killing. And if you look back you will see that I have responded with diligence and due courtesy. Your implied claim that I disregard contributions in preference to personal prejudice or preconceived ideas is therefore evidentially self-contradicting. I will readily engage in rational discussion with any who wish to do so. Secondly, in response todjeinbrum': In general, a newspaper does notrepresent' anyone except those who contribute to it. It has no electoral mandate. Buying a paper is not casting a vote. Notwithstanding this; if you would care to offer any particular item ofbile spouted by the Daily Mail' which you believe is relevant to this thread, I for one would be happy to debate its merits. -
bernielane — 12 years ago(March 23, 2014 06:26 PM)
Because this is supposed to be a board to discuss MOVIES or have you forgotten about this. If you want an argument about politics and religion why don't you join a suitable forum for it, there will be plenty out there somewhere.
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user-153 — 16 years ago(December 11, 2009 04:52 PM)
"Your implied claim that I disregard contributions in preference to personal prejudice or preconceived ideas is therefore evidentially self-contradicting. I will readily engage in rational discussion with any who wish to do so."
You really have to stop loving the sound of your own voice so much. Hearing you bleat on so incessantly is very tiring. For heaven's sake, stop it.