TLDR, convict who would normally be given life in prison is sentenced to death because he would presumably enjoy all the men in prison. Somewhat misleading titlw, but still a horrible decision.
TLDR, convict who would normally be given life in prison is sentenced to death because he would presumably enjoy all the men in prison. Somewhat misleading titlw, but still a horrible decision.
I mean, that's still sentencing him to death because he's gay isn't it? The fact that he is gay, and would presumably enjoy all the men in prison, is the reason they changed the sentence.
I mean, that's still sentencing him to death because he's gay isn't it? The fact that he is gay, and would presumably enjoy all the men in prison, is the reason they changed the sentence.
Yeah, the title is definitely clickbait. It should, at the very least, add a small clarifying point that the death sentence is a harsher alternative to what would ordinarily still be a pretty...
Yeah, the title is definitely clickbait. It should, at the very least, add a small clarifying point that the death sentence is a harsher alternative to what would ordinarily still be a pretty heavy sentence. As it stands, however, the title is clearly intended to mislead the reader into believing that the man is receiving any sentencing simply for being gay. That is, rather than "man is guilty of crime -> would ordinarily receive life sentence -> is sentenced to death instead because he's gay", the title is meant to convey the message "man is not guilty of crime ->is gay, so is sentenced to death anyway". While both are still clearly terrible, there's a pretty big gap in the degree of awfulness between the two.
Typically, yes. Pointing that out seemed a bit unnecessary and would ruin the flow of my point, however :) Also, in some cases it could arguably be a preferable punishment for the convicted, e.g....
Typically, yes. Pointing that out seemed a bit unnecessary and would ruin the flow of my point, however :)
Also, in some cases it could arguably be a preferable punishment for the convicted, e.g. in politically-motivated crimes where a death sentence would turn the convicted into a martyr for their cause and where that's the route that they're seeking. Obviously these sorts of situations are edge cases, but the point stands.
The death penalty needs to be abolished, it's utterly barbaric and has been applied to innocent people a sickening number of times. (Though even once is far too many).
The death penalty needs to be abolished, it's utterly barbaric and has been applied to innocent people a sickening number of times. (Though even once is far too many).
I mean, just read the article. And this isn't in the heart of Alabama, it's in South Dakota. They're sending this man to his death simply because they think he will enjoy a lifetime of gay prison...
I mean, just read the article. And this isn't in the heart of Alabama, it's in South Dakota. They're sending this man to his death simply because they think he will enjoy a lifetime of gay prison sex. "If he’s gay, we’d be sending him where he wants to go." Just wtf?? Yeah, it's every gay man's dream to go to prison for life so he can have all that sex!!
I know I'm really late to this topic, but I would like to point out that the death penalty is state by state with 31 states using the death penalty and 19 not using it (mostly the typically...
I know I'm really late to this topic, but I would like to point out that the death penalty is state by state with 31 states using the death penalty and 19 not using it (mostly the typically Democratic voting states). The death penalty is mostly a Republican thing.
TLDR, convict who would normally be given life in prison is sentenced to death because he would presumably enjoy all the men in prison. Somewhat misleading titlw, but still a horrible decision.
I mean, that's still sentencing him to death because he's gay isn't it? The fact that he is gay, and would presumably enjoy all the men in prison, is the reason they changed the sentence.
The title is true and misleading at the same time, the most natural assumption is that the man was probably not guilty
Yeah, the title is definitely clickbait. It should, at the very least, add a small clarifying point that the death sentence is a harsher alternative to what would ordinarily still be a pretty heavy sentence. As it stands, however, the title is clearly intended to mislead the reader into believing that the man is receiving any sentencing simply for being gay. That is, rather than "man is guilty of crime -> would ordinarily receive life sentence -> is sentenced to death instead because he's gay", the title is meant to convey the message "man is not guilty of crime ->is gay, so is sentenced to death anyway". While both are still clearly terrible, there's a pretty big gap in the degree of awfulness between the two.
Not surprising, though. This is an opinion piece.
Isn't the death penalty always the harshest possible alternative?
Typically, yes. Pointing that out seemed a bit unnecessary and would ruin the flow of my point, however :)
Also, in some cases it could arguably be a preferable punishment for the convicted, e.g. in politically-motivated crimes where a death sentence would turn the convicted into a martyr for their cause and where that's the route that they're seeking. Obviously these sorts of situations are edge cases, but the point stands.
Never let the facts get in the way of a good rant? :)
It's more that the fact is obvious and doesn't require pointing out.
The death penalty needs to be abolished, it's utterly barbaric and has been applied to innocent people a sickening number of times. (Though even once is far too many).
That's a whole different argument, but I totally agree. However, the Americans do seem to like it, and they won't be talked out of it.
I mean, just read the article. And this isn't in the heart of Alabama, it's in South Dakota. They're sending this man to his death simply because they think he will enjoy a lifetime of gay prison sex. "If he’s gay, we’d be sending him where he wants to go." Just wtf?? Yeah, it's every gay man's dream to go to prison for life so he can have all that sex!!
We are a vindictive people.
I know I'm really late to this topic, but I would like to point out that the death penalty is state by state with 31 states using the death penalty and 19 not using it (mostly the typically Democratic voting states). The death penalty is mostly a Republican thing.
Discriminatory practices in sentencing is wide-spread across the US justice system and is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately.
How Christian of them...