Whats Wrong With Eye for an Eye?

[Tour of Duty]

I was wondering about why we are so against "eye for an eye" punishment. When a crime is obviously premeditated, for example the kids that lit another kid on fire for $40, I dont think eye for an eye is such a bad idea. The same goes for premediated murder, rape, etc... As long as there is solid proof the crime was premeditated I dont have any issue with punishing the perpitrator the same way.

Of course we couldnt have vigilante justice, it would be a government run operation. It would free up room in prisons and be a pretty good deterent for those that think they can do whatever they want and not be punished as harshly as their crimes.

Lets try to discuss the pros and cons without turning it into a political debate

[skinsfan_1215]

Well, for one we are a civilized 21st century society. If you want to live in the Dark Ages, feel free to build a time machine.

[DCSaints_fan]

I was wondering about why we are so against "eye for an eye" punishment. When a crime is obviously premeditated, for example the kids that lit another kid on fire for $40, I dont think eye for an eye is such a bad idea. The same goes for premediated murder, rape, etc... As long as there is solid proof the crime was premeditated I dont have any issue with punishing the perpitrator the same way.

I don't agree that rapists should be raped themselves. And I don't think that would serve as a deterrent anyway.

Then you take something like theft, if you only had to pay back the money then it would be logical to steal as often as possible.

[skinsfan07]

Well, for one we are a civilized 21st century society. If you want to live in the Dark Ages, feel free to build a time machine.

fantastic response. hahaha

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[The Brave Little Toaster Oven]

I don't agree that rapists should be raped themselves. And I don't think that would serve as a deterrent anyway.

What about being raped by Bubba?....thats definitely a detterent

[mel25]

I don't agree that rapists should be raped themselves.

lol who would enforce that penalty?

[DCSaints_fan]

What about being raped by Bubba?....thats definitely a detterent

I don't know, a rapist is pretty depraved person anyway.... imagine this scenario - you get to pick any woman in the world, and do anything you want with her. But afterwards "Bubba" is going to have his way with you. I think there are alot of guys who would probably do that.

[Midnight Judges]

I don't agree that rapists should be raped themselves. And I don't think that would serve as a deterrent anyway.

And that begs the question: would would perform this Government sanctioned rape? Would the Government rapist be enjoying himself?

I remember a recent thread where there was a surprising amount of support for Iranian style justice. I'm usually not surprised by wierd stuff around here but that one was unexpected.

[grhqofb5]

"The world would be blind." Duh. What if its the Eye of the Tiger?

[Mickalino]

What about being raped by Bubba?....thats definitely a detterent

Depends which Bubba we're talkin about.

Bubba on ES, or Bubba in Cell # 198 ?

[SkinInsite]

So you'll just reward another hardened criminal by allowing him to rape another, seems about right.

[SnyderShrugged]

I personally think the eye for an eye mentality is damaging. I've changed my views on capitol punishment substantially over the years.

I'm more of the forgiveness school peppered with justice.

[Destino]

Ask yourself where is "eye for an eye" embraced as a justice system? Where isn't it? Where would you rather live? In the society's that reject such inhumane concepts of justice or those that accept them. You can't separate barbarism from society as a whole because ultimately you need their approval.

[mjah]

I was wondering about why we are so against "eye for an eye" punishment. When a crime is obviously premeditated, for example the kids that lit another kid on fire for $40, I dont think eye for an eye is such a bad idea.

I don't want my government to be in the business of punitively setting kids on fire.

I might be willing to reconsider if they can get it done for only $40.

[Thiebear]

Islam needs a new testament.