You’ve acknowledged that a reactionary government can get into power and pardon people.
You must also see that the same reactionary government can more easily execute its critics if we allow the institution of capital punishment. And for what? A “deterrent” that seems to have inverse effectiveness?
Fair point. Maybe only through international means then? Abolish the death penalty except through the ICC? Maximum once per decade, but not always used. Like a Nobel prize for war crimes.
You’ve acknowledged that a reactionary government can get into power and pardon people.
You must also see that the same reactionary government can more easily execute its critics if we allow the institution of capital punishment. And for what? A “deterrent” that seems to have inverse effectiveness?
Fair point. Maybe only through international means then? Abolish the death penalty except through the ICC? Maximum once per decade, but not always used. Like a Nobel prize for war crimes.