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People committing the most heinous crimes (usually murder in countries that practice the death penalty) have forfeited the right to life.
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That's all nice and well, but then the person killing the killer should forfeit their right to live also...
My point is this:
We no longer live in a society where nature can kill you at any opportunity with little warning. Our society discusses and debates. While I understand the feeling behind the sentiment, it does little to create harmony.
Another point is that if you look at the animal kingdom, there is no concept of an eye-for-and-eye. The Lion killing an Antilope does not get set upon by the family of the Antilope.
title: 'Re: natural contract'
text: 'That's all nice and well, but then the person killing the killer should forfeit their right to live also...
My point is this:
We no longer live in a society where nature can kill you at any opportunity with little warning. Our society discusses and debates. While I understand the feeling behind the sentiment, it does little to create harmony.
Another point is that if you look at the animal kingdom, there is no concept of an eye-for-and-eye. The Lion killing an Antilope does not get set upon by the family of the Antilope.'
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date: 2005-01-22 00:40:17
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