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Originally Posted by Zephyrus
To Kevin and Ksig, you both made valid points, but think about what you're saying here. I understand you two are becoming attorneys and all, and it's obvious you know a whole hell of a lot more than I do about the law, but let's put you in the innocent person's shoes. Not saying that this will happen to either of you or your families because I hope it doesn't. But let's say you lost a loved one due to some idiot who can't control his liquor. Wouldn't you want him to fry for that? Or what if it was 2am and some asshole broke into your home, and as he was taking your things, you chased him out with a gun (not shooting him to avoid getting prosecuted yourself) he comes back, because you didn't blow him away, and he kills a loved one.
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Actually, I can answer this from personal experience. My wife and I were almost killed by a drunk driver two years ago. It was his third DUI; he was so intoxicated that he fell asleep at the wheel after the collision. Mind you, he crossed over the center line and hit us head-on, and his estimated rate of speed was 70 mph; so, that gives you an idea of how drunk he was at the time. My wife and I are lucky to be alive today.
So, with that said, it hasn't changed my views on these legal issues.
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Originally Posted by Zephyrus
I don't care what society says about the value of human life. If he's a criminal and he's in my house, taking my things, or making my family feel unsafe, I should be able to blow his fking brains out without being prosecuted. If the United States passed laws that looked at the criminals as the pos that they are, then the crime rate would drop tremendously. I'm all for the jury law, but I'm not for the selection process. I agree, it's very flawed because I think it's unfair to select who gets put on the jury and who doesn't. We all have racist and biased reactions to people. Anyone who tells you they don't they're full of sht. And for the sick people who murder innocent people and then plead insanity, just get rid of them. If they really are sick, why should they get treatment, but then the innocent victims still have to suffer the loss. Forever. Fk em. Get rid of em.
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I could go on for pages about this topic, but I'll keep it short...
You're taking a very specific situation (someone breaking into your house), and asking that the entire criminal law be re-written to answer that concern. I understand the emotional response, but you really need to look at it big picture.
As to those who plead insanity - again, it's not sane people pleading it as some sort of bargaining chip. If you're that interested and passionate about the topic, it may be worth it for you to do some research into the area, and read stories of people who were actually mentally ill when they have committed serious crimes. When these people go into treatment, it's not like they're going to the Hilton. Additionally, they're still being taken out of society, so it's not like they automatically get to walk the streets free and clear.