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		Markoff on Nov 9, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A Prisoner Who Briefly Died Argues That He’s Serve... if he was serving only one life sentence and had DNR order, then it's fair to say he served his sentence if they resuscitated him against his will if he would be serving multiple life sentences than he would just fulfill first one, otherwise what's the purpose of multiple life sentences in US? we don't have this nonsense in Europe

beerandt on Nov 9, 2019 [–]

>what's the purpose of multiple life sentences in US

To compensate for what was perceived to be an overly sympathetic appeals system.

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