Richard Moore took a strong stance for capital punishment.
In response to a question on the James Johnson case at today's debate, Moore cited his time as a federal prosecutor, saying that he believes it is necessary for some crimes.
"I do believe in capital punishment," he said. "I do believe that there is biblical evil that lives among us and for some crimes you give up the right to be here on the Earth with the rest of us."
However, Moore added, he does not think the system is currently being implemented fairly and he wants to make sure it is reformed.
Bob Orr said that he supports the death penalty in "limited circumstances," while Beverly Perdue said she supports capital punishment and the de facto moratorium currently in place.
The candidates were speaking in the sanctuary of the Historic Union Baptist Church.
Comments
Re: Moore: Death penalty for 'biblical evil'
January 27, 2008 - 11:33am — Isaac136It makes me cringe. It's vile. I don't know which is worse: his saying it to pander or his actually believing that crap.
Re: Moore: Death penalty for 'biblical evil'
January 27, 2008 - 8:55am — ConcernedCitizenDoes this kind of talk by our politicians and leaders not make anyone else cringe? Biblical evil? I don't think anyone is really paying attention. If we were a thinking people, these charlatans and hucksters would not have a chance. I wonder how many politicians that make these types of statements actually believe what they are saying.
CC
Re: Moore: Death penalty for 'biblical evil'
January 26, 2008 - 3:42pm — nocoercion_dot_comBiblical evil? This man is not fit for a leadership position in a secular government based on separation of church and state (maybe he should see if Iran needs a new leader--I hear the current one is losing the mullahs' favor). Of course, that applies to most of the other Dem and GOP candidates, too. Munger (the Libertarian candidate) may be personally religious, but at least he's ethical and intelligent enough to not use religious rationale for his policy positions.
Darren
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