The new Republic and the death penalty

[Enola Straight]

This may not be relevant, but I am somewhat offended by your insinuation that you're not "enlightened" if you support the death penalty.

I've been thinking that as well, but didn't want to derail the thread.

Hey, don't get me wrong...I support the death penalty, and I don't consider myself or my government "enlightened" either.

[Kurgan]

Well, I don't support the death penalty and I think you're all a bunch of barbarians!