dannybuntu on Nostr: From a law enforcement perspective, it depends.... What kind of nation are you trying ...
From a law enforcement perspective, it depends.... What kind of nation are you trying to create?
I would say that some countries take it too far, to stifle dissent and enforce a heavy hand on a populace. Authoritarian regimes such as Iran come to mind. This could backfire, as the recipients of this could become martyrs. Martyrs make for an unstable political sphere.
In Spanish-era colonial Philippines, it was the death of martyrs that spurned the revolutionary movement. Earlier on, the death of Catholic priests, Gomez, Burgos and Zamora (Garrote).
And of course, the trigger, was the firing squad death of Jose Rizal.
On the other hand, you also have Anders Behring Breivik, who murdered 69 people. He is currently suing the Norway government for violating his human rights...
I would say that some countries take it too far, to stifle dissent and enforce a heavy hand on a populace. Authoritarian regimes such as Iran come to mind. This could backfire, as the recipients of this could become martyrs. Martyrs make for an unstable political sphere.
In Spanish-era colonial Philippines, it was the death of martyrs that spurned the revolutionary movement. Earlier on, the death of Catholic priests, Gomez, Burgos and Zamora (Garrote).
And of course, the trigger, was the firing squad death of Jose Rizal.
On the other hand, you also have Anders Behring Breivik, who murdered 69 people. He is currently suing the Norway government for violating his human rights...