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Bill D BS: Death Penalty (56* d) RE: BS: Death Penalty 22 Feb 23

I see the phrase "the ritualistic, cold-blooded killing of another human being by the state." as a loaded phrase...designed to color the entire concept negatively. Why 'ritualistic' and 'cold-blooded'? Even executioners can have misgivings or regrets.
   In various posts are references to 'those who wholeheartedly support' it.
Am I the only one who can even discuss any sort of middle ground or conditional law?
I KNOW that the issue is seen by many as black or white, but neither FOR or Against as a firm stand can cover all the nuances of the actual crimes, situations and persons involved.
For the reasons I stated on 20 Feb 23 - 12:03 PM, I'd prefer banning the death penalty...with certain exceptions. No, I am not ready to craft a detailed plan... which probably wouldn't get many votes anyway.

Bill D... ever the devil's advocate.

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