I read about what happened in Oklahoma recently where they tried to execute a man and basically did not do it in a merciful fashion.
I then read a blog tonight about someone who didn’t think that the death penalty was right. I wonder if he thought abortions were okay?
I find it upsetting that so many in society consider it okay to snuff an innocent unborn child’s life out but have no problem throwing a fit about ending the life of a convicted criminal.
There were two men who were scheduled to be executed in Oklahoma. The one who escaped execution had apparently murdered an 11-month old daughter of his girlfriend after raping the baby.
Is it my right to kill this man? I don’t think it is but I think the girlfriend who lost her precious daughter to this monster may have the right to say whether he lives or dies.
I wonder how many people who are against the death penalty have had their 11 month old daughter raped and murdered. I wonder also how they would feel if it had happened to them.
Personally I would be more than happy to flip the switch if it had been my daughter.
I wrote about this as well I am not in favor of the death penalty or abortion. This is where the line between justice gets a little hazy. I believe murder is wrong. It doesn’t matter what the circumstance is. For me, it is just wrong. That is why I struggle with this situation. If we are punishing someone because they murdered someone and we believe they are wrong, is it right for us to turn around and murder them? Murder is still murder even in the name of justice. Thou shalt not kill is thou not shalt kill period. One thing I think people forget is the person receiving the lethal injection has a family also. How do you think that family would have felt while they sat and watched that mans body jerk on the table and him gasp for air. Would flipping a switch bring back the person who was mired erred in the first place. Do you really thing watching someone die who killed your loved one would make you feel better? For me it’s a pity. Two families left scarred, two families left behind to suffer. I just don’t live in a world of retribution. I live in my own little fantasy world where we all make mistakes. We are all substantially flawed and we all do things that are downright shameful. Do we, the imperfect have the right to point a finger at another and to wish them harm because we think that is what they deserve. I admire you addressing this because it really is a tough topic and I live in Oklahoma so I have followed it closely. Unfortunately, the pain and citation does not end with the lethal injection. Does one wrong right another?
I appreciate your comment but I am still sticking to my guns on this one my dear friend. I know that if it was my daughter either my ex or I would have taken the man out long before he had had a chance to even get a trial. I had another single mother who I was friends with and we used to discuss just how thin the line could be between a loving mother and a vicious murderer. If anyone ever molested or harmed our children that line could be crossed with certainty and immediacy and we would not have even one ounce of guilt.
I have no mercy in my heart for people who abuse children. To have mercy means to justify their actions and there is no justification for crimes against children in my book.
I do appreciate your comment though dear because it gives a needed balance to my blog. I always value others who have a different opinion and I respect you for voicing yours. I do see your perspective also but in regards to children I have a different perspective. Thanks again for your opinion.
I couldn’t agree more. Bravo!
Thanks hon, I think those of us who have suffered at the hands of others may have less patience for crimes done to children. I just don’t think tolerance for abuse of children is in any way a necessary path to justice.