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1. Comment on What are you reading these days? #16 in ~books

   CosmicCrumb

   March 30, 2019 (edited March 30, 2019)

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   "The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck" by Mark Manson As I recover from a period of major depression, this book is shedding a new light on what really matters, or rather deciding what really...

   "The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck" by Mark Manson

   • As I recover from a period of major depression, this book is shedding a new light on what really matters, or rather deciding what really matters to you. Mark stresses the importance of the differences between "fault" and "responsibility" while guiding you through what it looks like to take responsibility for your choices in life. I recommend it.

   "The Ghost In The Wires" by Kevin Mitnick

   • It's the story of Kevin Mitnick and his exploits as an (in)famous hacker. Not too far in yet, but it's engaging!

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2. Comment on Gov. Gavin Newsom will halt executions in California in ~news

   CosmicCrumb

   March 13, 2019

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   Whenever death is the topic, whether it be suicide or the death penalty, this argument is brought up. I cannot understand how this is reasonable, using the feelings of those separate from the...

   It is wrong to harm people who did not commit a crime. The criminal's loved ones will grieve the dead criminal. It's not right to inflict that pain and suffering on those people who didn't do anything wrong.

   Whenever death is the topic, whether it be suicide or the death penalty, this argument is brought up. I cannot understand how this is reasonable, using the feelings of those separate from the individual as a basis for what should/should not be brought onto that individual. It seems like a slippery slope, and is ultimately irrelevant, so should not be a factor.

   Is it just me? Why, in the matter of deciding punishment for a crime, should the feelings of family members dictate the sentence?

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