You’re right. They are both different occupations but the hazards are the same. They both have to deal with the ‘enemy’ and they both know the consequences that comes with the territory. Israeli forces who patrol the Palestinian quarters are not allowed to use the gun. That is why they have to learn Krav Maga.
Murder is not just. Murder is a crime.
Killing would include just acts such as those that occur in war and law enforcement.
I think I can understand your “reticence” where the death sentence is concerned…it would seem that the officials where you are tend to administer it for many crimes that really don’t deserve capital punishment. I googled it and this is what came up:
You would have to ask that question to someone who is pro abortion.
That’s my answer.
I’m going to make a small objection as to choosing to be a prison guard. When I started, the prison was about the only job you could get in this area. (An older brother of mine actually made me put an application in.) If I could have found something else to do I probably would have. As time went along, I really couldn’t afford to quit.
You’re right, I wouldn’t be willing to take that risk. But this is why I don’t choose to be a prison gaurd. They understand what their job is and they choose to do it. As for the other prisoners, they know what prison is like before they enter it.
Since when has any judge use discretion in sentencing? The Singapore justice system is just as dubious as any other justice system around the world. With great power, comes great responsibility, but if you lose control, you lose your soul. What would you say to the judge who gave rights to Michael Schiavo to kill his own wife?
Pro-abortion or not, i’d like to read differing opinions on how ‘killing’ is different from ‘murder’ for this scenario. Pandora’s box is open.
I’m pretty sure CO’s inside the fence aren’t allowed to carry weapons in any prison. Don’t want to give inmates the chance to gain control of the weapon.
For me , it’s a matter of innocence. What has an unborn child done to deserve death. Contrast this with an adult who blatantly kills knowing that his actions may result in his execution.
While I tend to lean in favor of a death penalty, there had better be overwhelming evidence to prove the guilt of the convict.Our brass were allowed to carry pepper spray,but the only CO’s allowed to carry weapons were the tact team in emergencies.
Please don’t come at me like I am ignorant for I am showing nothing but respect when I post my responses. When I said by any means necessary I was stating that yes if a life is being threatened then you would protect that life but only as the crime was being commited. If the murder has already taken place then it is out of our hands. And as for you not being that law, I understand this. I am not speaking about human law right now though, we are speaking about God’s law. This conversation has nothing to do with whether or not the state should be able to enforce the death penalty rather than a regular citizen, it is about whether or not through God’s eyes it is acceptable. And if you are saying it is not ok through God’s eyes for a regular citizen to enforce the death penalty, then why would it be ok for the state to do it? And it doesn’t matter because everything that I am saying is being twisted around in so many ways and everybody just wants to argue with me rather than try to understand what I am saying.
You are just wrong.
My apologies Pete, and I thank you for putting yourself in danger to protect innocent people. I’ll be praying for your safety. God Bless.
The unborn child was born with sin as was the adult who commited the sin out of his own accord. To us, pro-lifers, killing the unborn is a heinous act. To pro-abortionists, it isn’t. For the one outside the box, both are doomed anyway - whether you die early or late of natural circumstances, or whether you die through an act of God (disasters, disease, etc). You will still die no matter what. Your body rots whilst your soul meets your maker to determine how sinful you were when on earth - it doesn’t matter if you killed someone or not. You must still pay for your sins because of Original Sin.
Actually, in the State of Florida, it is not actually the Judge who makes the recommendation of the death sentence…it is the jury in a separate hearing after the trial where guilt or innocence is determined. However, under current law the Judge has the power to determine based on mitigating factors as defined under state law , to override the jury and impose the death sentence. This has happened however the jury’s recommendation is normally taken. Thus if the defendant is found guilty the sentence of life imprisonment or death is recommended and imposed by a jury of 12 peers.
Which State prison do you guard? I love watching Lockdown and Inside - maybe i’ll lookout for you but i will pray for your safety.