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Quote: from odd at 4:07 pm on July 9, 2009

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Quote: from ihaveahugemember at 4:03 pm on July 9, 2009

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Quote: from odd at 4:00 pm on July 9, 2009

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While that's an interesting argument, but what about the whole notion of "Death with Dignity"?

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Referring to this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Death_with_Dignity_Act? Like I said, it is true that some states have assisted suicide itself legalized. However, it is restricted (typically) to only those with diagnosed terminal illnesses. The death sentence does not have this restriction, anyone who is willing to kill is applicable. It does not matter if they're sane or insane.

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 Actually, if they are considered to be "insane" or psychotic, the death penalty isn't supposed to apply. http://www.amnestyusa.org/abolish/mental_illness.html

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This is true, however it is purely discretionary as to whether or not the to be sentenced is indeed insane. Unless the to be sentenced is diagnosed with a mental disability applicable to their case, it is up to the jury to decide and the lawyer to prove. As such, should one who is undiagnosed but indeed insane wish to be given the death penalty they simply need not lobby for such a case. Often the case is argued by the defendent in order to achieve life sentencing rather than death, the plantiff hardly has any reason to argue this as it may only hurt their case. So it really is up to the defendent as to which of the two evils they consider to be lesser.

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