hoshikarakitaridiaDec 6, 2024

Do you want the murderer of the UnitHealthcare CEO prosecuted?

https://lemmy.world/post/22824155

Do you want the murderer of the UnitHealthcare CEO prosecuted? - Lemmy.World

This is a genuine question. I have a hard time with this. My righteous side wants him to face an appropriate sentence, but my pessimistic side thinks this might have set a great example for CEOs to always maintain a level of humanity or face unforseen consequences. P.S. this topic is highly controversial and I want actual opinions so let’s be civil. And if you’re a mod, delete this if the post is inappropriate or if it gets too heated.

Show threadnimbleDec 6, 2024
If he gets caught, yes. I want to believe in the process of our law. And part of our laws support jury nullification. Now whether or not i would personally vote to convict/nullify is something I’ve been reflecting on and I’m not sure how i would vote. I do believe murder is wrong, but im also interested to know the actual data behind how many people died because claims were denied by united health group. We have two murderers, one who blatantly broke the law and one who did it within the law to make 22 billion in profit in 2023. How many people died to make that profit? And do those deaths make murder right? Idk.
Show threadaaronDec 6, 2024
I just watched a felon get elected president. I don’t so much believe in the process of our law.
Show threadEatATaco
Absolutely the people should be able to elect a felon. This is how the law should absolutely work. Imagine how bad it would be if they could just remove political rivals by getting the justice department to catch them in some bs felony, or even frame them for something. The real travesty is that we allow the state to remove the right to vote for a felony conviction.
Dec 6, 2024 at 4:02pmWeb
Show threadaaronDec 6, 2024

Imagine how bad it would be if they could just remove political rivals by getting the justice department to catch them in some bs felony

At least you understand the ramifications of a second Trump administration

Show threadEatATacoDec 6, 2024
Sure, absolutely. Which is part of the reason I think it’s bad to give the justice department this kind of power.
Show threadResonosityDec 7, 2024
By those ideals, prisoners should also have the right to vote.
Show threadEatATacoDec 8, 2024

100%

If there are enough prisoners that they would create a large enough voting bloc that they could get someone elected, then that means there is something fucked up with the legal system. If there aren’t that many, then what’s the big deal allowing them to vote?