HOMICIDE
Missouri executes man for 2001 killing of 19-year-old woman
Published July 15, 2015
Associated Press
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These cases are very hard for me as pro-life pro-choice little L libertarian.
Now, I’m not going to argue the merits of the case, they seem pretty clear.
I will argue that the Gooferment has no authority to kill its “citizens”, “residents”, or anyone baring a “declaration of war”. At best, it can issue a “letter of marque and reprisal” (aka a get out of jail free card).
So that’s the conundrum.
The French had Devil’s Island. Surely, the USA could craft the same.
If a convict is so dangerous that the guard’s lives would be in danger (i.e., a Hannibal Lecter type), then I guess the guard’s right to life trumps the prisoner’s.
Even as horrific as this person’s crime was, I still don’t believe in the death penalty.
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Reinke Faces Life 