Recent comments in /f/Pennsylvania

tLoKMJ t1_j925bzv wrote

> I am happy to hear your thoughts.

Your reasoning seems to contradict itself since you hinge your definition on the idea of lawful/unlawful. So on one end you're saying that executions are fine because it's legal to carry them out, but abortion is not because it's "unlawful" in your opinion... despite the actual laws at this time.

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cpr4life8 t1_j923vez wrote

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_M._Heidnik

There have been 3 executions by the state of PA since 1976. All were in the 90s during the Tom Ridge administration.

I'm glad we can agree that there are many imprison who don't belong there. Now if only prisons weren't operated for profit that might not be as big an issue as it is.

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B-Eze t1_j9233ao wrote

I agree with more room by releasing minor offenses, a lot of places do this right now.

I was speaking on state executions which I believe was in the 70's, I could be wrong but PA hasn't sentenced anyone to death in a long time. Edit I just reread your comment, 1999 got it ty for the update.

Our legal system does not allow the victims to determine. We live in a civilized society as I said, the judge determines the sentences after the accused is judged by 12 of their peers.

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khill t1_j922rgx wrote

West Chester has a nice, walkable downtown area. Lots of shops and restaurants.

https://www.downtownwestchester.com/things-to-do-west-chester-pa/

You could visit Baldwins Book Barn which is a cool old barn where they sell old books. There is a helicopter museum outside town next to QVC studios.

Longwood Gardens is close by and is amazing. The Brandywine River Museum is a nearby art museum as well. There are also multiple parks and nature areas if you like the outdoors.

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affenage t1_j9214bv wrote

Personally, I am not relying on this, nor suggesting it as a reason. I simply wanted to record those facts for use to dispel others who come back to you and say “but I don’t want my taxes paying to support the person in prison for life”. Personally I don’t want my taxes paying to murder anyone, so that is why I am against the death penalty. It is state sanctioned murder.

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