Death penalty dead and buried as (Australian) Parliament bans it for good

[Towlie]

Source: The Herald Sun of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

THE death penalty has been buried forever after Federal Parliament passed laws ensuring it can't be reinstated in any jurisdiction.

While no Australian state or territory uses the death penalty, the laws were needed to ensure the situation could never be reintroduced.

Both sides of politics supported the move which is largely seen as symbolic.

Read more: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/death-penalty-dead-and-buried-as-parliasment-bans-it-for-good/story-e6frf7l6-1225839834244

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This is a harsh reminder of how backward and barbaric America is, compared to other civilized nations.

[nyc 4 Biden]

1. when will america lead the way again? n/t

[cstanleytech]

4. Not any time soon, what boggles my mind is how many so called pro-lifers support it

:think:

[Alexander]

2. The US banned the death penalty from 1972-1976.

My, how times change.

[Jokerman]

3. K & R