One thing I'm definitely proud of my country for is its death penalty stance. No executions took place after the return of democracy in '74
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Replying to @asteris
Correct. If the State kills in your name, is it any wonder others kill?
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American here. Makes all the sense in the world. See also: our crime rate.
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Hopefull, these states have led the way and others will follow.
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Replying to @philipnolan1 @asteris
hope (and protest) I do. We're right up there with China, Saudi, Iran & Pakistan for executions. Great company, huh.
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Yes - the only country in what we call 'the West' that still carries out the death penalty. Sad.
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Replying to @philipnolan1 @asteris
also have to say - visited Dublin for the first time a few weeks ago; my God, the Irish are unbelievably nice!
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aw, still haven't been there, yrs after we've been promising beers w
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fun fact - after years of living in MENA, Ireland was first country I'd ever visited w/ English - blew my mind, lol!
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I've been to a few in MENA - Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan. All friendly too, I have to say!
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I've grown sedentary, and many places I'd love to visit have grown dark/dangerous. But have to travel more again :)
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Well, if you're ever in these parts, I'll have a pint of Guinness waiting for you! Nice to meet you both.
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