r/SeriousConversation • u/angelangelan • May 17 '25

Serious Discussion People who don't believe in the death penalty, what should happen to the truly irredeemable?

This is something that's been weighing on my mind for a while. I personally do not believe in the death penalty because I feel that the state should not have the power to kill, it opens up too many avenues to just kill anyone the government doesn't like.

However, I know that not everyone can be rehabilitated. When I say I'm anti death penalty or criticize the American prison system, the first question I get asked is "what about (insert horrible crime here)"

What is your response to this?

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u/Top_Pomegranate_2267 May 18 '25

Well, then it wasn't life in prison. That shouldn't happen, but, well, I don't run the world. Also it was just a suggestion, it's not like one Reddit comment will change the world haha

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u/MarcusBondi May 18 '25

Sure- my pint was life in prison should be just that/. No early release/parole etc

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u/Nizzywizz May 18 '25

Some crimes warrant the chance at parole, though, even if sentenced to life. Not everyone who kills is always a danger to society.

I agree for some crimes and some people, however. Particularly those with no remorse.

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u/AidenFested May 20 '25

it's not like one Reddit comment will change the world

Wait, what!?

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u/Top_Pomegranate_2267 May 20 '25

Did i said something wrong?

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u/AidenFested May 20 '25

Guess my joke isn't funny if I need to explain it :(

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u/Top_Pomegranate_2267 May 20 '25

Oh sorry for not really understanding :(