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the insanity plea, should it be eliminated or kept?
aicilah999
post Oct 8 2006, 05:20 PM
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yeah this was a debate topic at school.

Should the insanity defense be eliminated?

i think the insanity plea should not be eliminated because every person is entitled to assert all possible defenses as stated in the constitution.
 
 
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mai_z
post Jan 17 2007, 06:27 PM
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In cadets, I was always taught, "impact, not intent" So assuming that you DID have a mental problem, it's still not an excuse. Perhaps a slightly lighter punishment, but nothing big. If you break something in a store by accident, are you expected to pay for it still? Yes.
 

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