On Capital Punishment

Should killers be killed? This is a question  that has long been posed in countless philosophical and moral debates throughout history, and even in social contexts. So i thought why don't I pitch in.

First, let us present the point of view of people who think that capital punishment is too harsh a penalty for those who have committed the crime of killing someone else. Such critics claim that crime committers are human beings who are capable of changing in the course of a lifetime. Thus, by killing them, we are eliminating the chance that they already have for recognizing their mistakes, feeling guilty, changing their character, and improving their attitudes. We are even, according to this view, forbidding them from paying back their dues to society. Therefore, critics of capital punishment think that keeping these murderers alive and allowing them to evolve and become better human beings is the right path that should be lead.

On the other hand, supporters of capital punishment (particularly religious parties), believe that this is the best conduct that should be taken with people who willingly choose to end the lives of other people. From their point of view, capital punishment is not a Kantian end in itself. It rather has a utilitarian value in the sense that it will reduce crime. People will no longer kill other people fearing their own death.

I think it is true. Punishment in itself was created for a utilitarian use in the first place. We are not Gods to ultimately judge people and give them what they "deserve", and, if we believe in a global system of justice in this world, we shouldn't doubt that everyone will ultimately get what they deserve. This is why, i think, rules should be created for the better good of the whole society on the long run. Such a harsh punishment might seem a bit tough on a few humans who have committed such crimes, but it definitely has a more astound impact on societies throughout history.

Lebanese Expats in Doha

I couldn't help but notice, through mere observation and hanging out with a few, that Lebanese expats in Doha are nothing but a bunch of pretentious hypocrites. They are all (well let's say the majority of them) involved in a charade adopting ridiculous and unbelievably fake images. I would love to provide you with a few examples;

Jaun Claude, the father of Mark Anthony and Maria Pia, enters the main hall of the Lebanese School with the intention to pick up his kids. Although it is pretty obvious that when you enter this hall, the intensity of the light coming from the sun becomes minimal, Jaun Claude insists on keeping his sunglasses on to preserve his coolness and sense of mystery. He glides through the room, and chooses to sit on a comfortable couch. On the couch, he lays back, ignoring the fact that he is in a public hall, and crosses his legs in a manner that says: " I am above you". After a few of his friends come over and join him in the wait, Jaun Claude begins telling his bizarre tales and adventures: His hunting trips in half of the countries of the world, his close encounter with most of the famous artists and politicians, his deep knowledge of the hidden secrets of politics and national history.....

Bernadette, the mother of Jo and Danny, saunters into the same hall. She is obviously coming from work, for she is still wearing her high heeled Fendi shoes, her LV belt, her Burberry bag, and many other brands hanging out from her outfit. Similar to Jaune Claude, Berna makes sure her large dark shades remain on her face as she enters the dark hall. Unlike him, though, she chooses to stand in the corner and keep a frown and a gaze of disgust on her face. Even though several other mothers enter the room and start chatting, she holds her silence in an attempt to look "classy"....

What's up with these people. Don't they realize that they all come from the same origin. Lebanon, the country known for chaos, civil wars, and economic crisis? And that hiding behind their dark shades won't change anything about who they really are? Truly, nothing but pretentious hypocrites.