• Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
  • Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!

British citizen on Death Row to be executed

Collapse
X
  •  
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    British citizen on Death Row to be executed

    "...last week Justice Scalia reiterated that someone who is innocent can be executed so long as she had a 'fair' trial."

    British citizen on Death Row in Texas launches 'last chance' appeal - Telegraph
    "A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell

    #2
    Do Yank citizens ever get executed abroad?

    Comment


      #3
      Originally posted by Paddy View Post
      "...last week Justice Scalia reiterated that someone who is innocent can be executed so long as she had a 'fair' trial."
      It's difficult to argue against such a moronic statement.
      And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

      Comment


        #4
        Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post
        It's difficult to argue against such a moronic statement.
        No it's not Mich, you just say "You're wrong, and you're clearly not fit to hold any post that enables you to pass judgment on another human being."
        The vegetarian option.

        Comment


          #5
          Originally posted by wobbegong View Post
          No it's not Mich, you just say "You're wrong, and you're clearly not fit to hold any post that enables you to pass judgment on another human being."
          You have a good point, and morally speaking you are perhaps a little mild in your words, but technically your argument is ad hominem, and not ad argumentum.

          But yes, the judge is a cretin.
          And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

          Comment

          Working...
          X