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Vorkosigan · 07-01-2002, 07:01 PM

Autonemesis · 07-01-2002, 07:23 PM

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"The determination of how to punish criminal activity within the limits of the Constitution is a matter entrusted to the democratically elected legislature, not to the federal judiciary," said Justice Department spokeswoman Barbara Comstock. "Congress passed the Federal Death Penalty Act to save lives, and the Supreme Court of the United States has repeatedly said the death penalty is constitutional."

How can anyone say that last sentence without involuntarily projectile vomiting?

The Death Penalty Act saves lives. Now I think I have heard everything. Only, I know I really haven't, which is very distressing thing to consider.

Toto · 07-01-2002, 07:49 PM

Interesting ruling, but I don't see a church state angle so I'm moving it to Political Discussions.

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Vorkosigan Contributor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Barrayar Posts: 11,866	Judge declares fed death penalty unconstitutional <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A11012-2002Jul1.html" target="_blank">Here</a>

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Toto Contributor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 40,549	Interesting ruling, but I don't see a church state angle so I'm moving it to Political Discussions.

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