# Speaking of the death penalty

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [May 17, 2021, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-of-the-death-penalty/942308 "2021-05-17T19:49:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2021, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-of-the-death-penalty/942308/4 "2021-05-17T20:19:34Z")

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> [@My Solution For Humane Death Penalty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-solution-for-humane-death-penalty/927303):
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> BTW, I put in Great Debates, because I assume it will spark a debate. Okay slight_smile ? Anyway I have already gone into this topic before, doubtless on this message board too. And although I am a humanist and a humanitarian (basically), I am more utilitarian when it comes to capital punishment. I consider it a form of euthanasia. Yes, it leads to irreversible effects if the person is innocent. And it closes the door to remorse and personal growth. But I still think it’s better than letting…

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