Do you support the death penalty?
Capital punishment or the death penalty is a legal process whereby a person is put to death as a punishment for a crime. Canada abolished capital punishment in 1976.
@97VCSDT1yr1Y
For those who commit sexual crimes upon children.
@ALcubbybear881yr1Y
No, any use of the death penalty at any level of government is a clear violation of The Ten Commandments and I strongly oppose any and all effort to reinstate it
@8LJBV5R3yrs3Y
No. The death penalty is barbaric
@9KDYHHZ4wks4W
I think it would only be fair if the victims family got to choose but they should be 100% proven guilty. Too many innocent lives were taken due to false sentences
@9KDYD2W4wks4W
I believe the victim’s family should decide. However, I also believe that the person found guilty needs to thoroughly be proven guilty.
@9K58RGL1mo1MO
Yes, but only with substantial clear evidence and only with the purpose of completely eliminating the possibility of that crime occurring by the same person a second time. Punishment is a waste, 100% prevention is worthwhile but only with crimes where the risk of recidivism is extreme. Child abuse, murder, sex trafficking, and so forth
@9JZV4G6Conservative1mo1MO
I support it, with irrevocable proof. But I also know a lot that were on death row, were innocently convicted. But the amount of money that would go into retrial, was hefty back then. Serial killers should, receive the death penalty. 100%
@9JWMJCZ 1mo1MO
We need to find out who's guilty and who's not guilty. And the family can choose the kind of torture is it from their country or way?
@9JRVZFS2mos2MO
No. I believe our justice system has a lot more growing to do concerning its own prejudices and beliefs before deciding the fate of an individual.
@9JBXLXS2mos2MO
It depends on the crime. Those who abuse children, especially Autistic children who went through ABA (applied behavioural analysis, which is objectively abusive, many Autistics myself included have had PTSD from it. Look it up), or are cops who kill POC or disabled people, vilify them based on race, sexual orientation or disability. Like George Floyd’s killer for example absolutely deserved it more than anything. Those who are clearly mentally ill should go to a mental health institution but provide rehabilitation so they are no longer a danger. But both the victims family or even the perpetrator should decide the punishment. It’s a complex answer.
@9H8NFDB4mos4MO
Yes, if a serious crime was committed and should be the victim’s family choice for the death penalty
@9H8JRFD4mos4MO
I think the victim’s family should have a say on the punishment but I think the death penalty should be replaced with a testing penalty and all serious criminals should be used for product testing instead of animals
@9GZYG4J4mos4MO
Yes, for Homicide, mass murderer, serial killer, terrorist, rape, crime against children, crime against humanity and act of treason against the peoples of Canada.
@8VJM5723yrs3Y
No, and the prison system should be focused on rehabilitation instead of punishment
@8VJ45NW3yrs3Y
Yes but the process for the death penalty needs to be reformed.
@8VJ2V7V3yrs3Y
Yes and no. While I think they don’t deserve to live, spending the rest of life in prison is what they deserve
@8VDH4743yrs3Y
Instead of the death penalty, subjects should be studied in captivity to better understand mental health and warning signs.
@8VDGRKT3yrs3Y
No the death penalty cost to much, hard labour in life in prison for funding back to the tax payers (or use it to fund prisons so tax money doesn't have to go there)
@8V78LVB3yrs3Y
Yes, only for uncurable psychopaths who will always be a danger to society, and can never be rehabilitated due to mental derangement. Done as a mercy, not as a punishment, or revenge.
@8V6LTBW3yrs3Y
Prisoners should be contributing to the economy in some manner. Paying their living expenses through meaningful labor.
@8V5TPXXNew Democratic3yrs3Y
No, but there should be a reform of how our prison structure is modelled to reflect an interest in rehabilitation. There should also be more funded mental health outreach, particularly in communities at risk for breeding crime. Mental health services in prisons as well that are geared toward reform.
No, the government has no right to determine the end of somebody’s life.
@8V47RFD3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence, and repeat offenders who show no sign of remorse or change.
@8V3C3GRConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, for all sex offenders
@8V22D8Y3yrs3Y
No, (depending on the crime) There should be more rehabilitation programs in prison or opportunities given available to prisoners to live a mentally comfortable life
@8TZ796J3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence and continue to be a danger to those around them
@Steeviemac3yrs3Y
No, but life sentences in lieu of the death penalty should be without parole and without the socialization or training benefits other inmates receive.
@8TYLM6V3yrs3Y
No, regardless of the crime committed
@8TX5K2WNew Democratic3yrs3Y
For violent crimes committed in prison
@8TWTQB73yrs3Y
No, but we need to reform our criminal justice system. Too many people are released too early only to re offend.
@8TWGPKH3yrs3Y
Criminals should have the ability to choose whether they wish to serve a life sentence, or suffer the death penalty.
@8TVXKK43yrs3Y
Yes, but the convicted should be allowed to choose it as an alternative to a prison sentence
@8TVQYLP3yrs3Y
No, the focus should be on rehabilitation and reintegration, not corporal punishment.
@8TVGH7L3yrs3Y
Only if the condemned is too dangerous to be incarcerated
@8TV88B5New Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for heinous crimes such as betraying the country (not whistleblowers) or acts exploring the vulnerable in horrific ways
@8TNDXCT3yrs3Y
Yes, for all crimes leading to death of a victim and certain international crimes, i.e. Nuremberg Code, but the victim's family should have a say in the punishment.
@8TKX5JG3yrs3Y
Yes but only if the individual being sentenced has absolutely been proven guilty.
Yes, but only for murder and corruption
@8TCK7HGConservative3yrs3Y
No, living with guilt and regret is the worse punishment of all
@8T9WJLT3yrs3Y
yes and there should be a torture to death penalty.
@8T5RFQK3yrs3Y
Regardless, with heinous crime(s), the victim(s) family(s) should decide the punishment.
@8T3T55PConservative3yrs3Y
I’ve heard sometimes the death penalty can cost more than keeping them alive with all the court costs and hearing. I’m not sure though. If it’s really between killing people or prison we could just decrease the quality of prison to make up for cost. I guess I only care about costs.
@8SYYW9Y3yrs3Y
The offender should be allowed to choose between a life sentence and a death sentence
@8SRK63G3yrs3Y
depending on the circumstance
@8SLS73S3yrs3Y
Only President or working in the government that are Traitor to their own People that they serve or people working in the military selling out our country
@8SJCDNN3yrs3Y
Only if the criminal is unable to be rehabilitated
@8SF7HN33yrs3Y
Yes, but only for horrific crimes or crimes involving the abuse/neglect of children with undeniable evidence.
@8S6WXGG3yrs3Y
yes, but spending life is also a harsher sentence.
if the crime is really really bad
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