Yeah – I’m always so proud that the US is right up there with China and Iran for its breezy way with executions.
Die Anywaysays
Aagghh! You triggered my contrarianism. While we have many problems with the death sentence in our judicial system, it’s rather unfair to equate murder or other capital offenses with “driving while female”.
Cuttlefishsays
I’m not equating. I am pointing out that, politically, we have ceded the moral high ground. Fair or unfair, anyone who wishes to ignore us has an easy out.
Die Anywaysays
> “… we have ceded the moral high ground.”
Ah yes. Well there is that. “Enhanced interrogation” anyone?
Ophelia Benson says
Yeah – I’m always so proud that the US is right up there with China and Iran for its breezy way with executions.
Die Anyway says
Aagghh! You triggered my contrarianism. While we have many problems with the death sentence in our judicial system, it’s rather unfair to equate murder or other capital offenses with “driving while female”.
Cuttlefish says
I’m not equating. I am pointing out that, politically, we have ceded the moral high ground. Fair or unfair, anyone who wishes to ignore us has an easy out.
Die Anyway says
> “… we have ceded the moral high ground.”
Ah yes. Well there is that. “Enhanced interrogation” anyone?