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[–] theacharnian@lemmy.ca 44 points 3 days ago (3 children)

The guy was an idiot. Doesn't change the fact that Singaporean authoritarianism is fucked up. Being an idiot shouldn't be a death sentence.

[–] Mulligrubs@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

We know innocent people are found guilty every day, all over the world.

Only an idiot would cheer on a murderous state, it's a shame.

[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 5 points 3 days ago

Being an idiot shouldn’t be a death sentence.

Sometimes I wish it were. But then I'll do something idiotic and have second thoughts.

[–] agingelderly@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Death sentence for being an idiot is exactly what the US needs right now

[–] nikopol@lemmy.zip 12 points 3 days ago (1 children)

More than half the population would be executed.

[–] Dotdashdot@feddit.uk 5 points 3 days ago

Now now, don’t threaten us with a good time!