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ShazzieB

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5. I'm opposed to the death penalty, on principle.

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Fri Feb 28, 2025, 04:18 PM

Feb 28

But in this case, it's all theoretical, because people never get the death penalty for animal cruelty. However, since this is being tried in federal court (due to multiple states being involved), the penalties can be pretty steep, including big fines and federal prison time.

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forty..... AltairIV Feb 28 #1

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Don't give these EVIL shits any ideas. Duppers Mar 20 #6

Death penalty for these monsters Vegan4life Feb 28 #4

I'm opposed to the death penalty, on principle. ShazzieB Feb 28 #5