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A noose would have greatly improved their net-effect on human society (europe.pub)

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[–] milkisklim@lemmy.world 0 points 2 months ago (2 children)

OP is saying they should have been executed summarily. I am saying the reconciliation strategy Lincoln used was the right one even if they deserved death.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Summarily!? No, of course not!

After treason trials.

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Presumably, with a non-corrupted panel of judges presiding. 🤌🏼

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

"It's a jury trial!"

"Oh, good!"

[12 Black jurors walk in and sit down]

"Oh, fuck"

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 months ago

That also would be acceptable.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yes, we are in agreement.

[–] milkisklim@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

My confusion. I'm glad we are in agreement.