Should Discord have been executed for his treachery?

[LZRD WZRD 1,929]

How would they execute Discord? He could totally kick their asses at any time

[Cwanky 17,647]

Wow and here I thought the universal brony credo was to love and tolerate.

[ghostfacekiller39 23,860]

There's no need to wish violence upon a character ever, in my opinion - unless that character is Trenderhoof, Suri Polomare, or Blueblood They deserve to be maimed and severely injured due to their unfabulous ways.

 

However, there's no reason to execute a character who's learned his lesson and feels remorse - while I'm sure if this were real life, he'd spend a long time in prison, but this is a land of friendship and harmony and all of that good stuff. Sugar, spice, and everything nice and chemical X.

 

In a land where friendship is such a predominant source of power, it seems, there's really no need to execute a character - as if there's ever any need to execute anything to begin with. Defeats the purpose and is a mite bit hypocritical - he did something wrong, so let's just kill him, because that's never wrong. I don't get that, to be honest

In the end, he became truly reformed - when, to me, at least, it was obvious he wasn't fully reformed throughout season 4. So, that's what matters - he learned his lesson and he's an invaluable asset to Equestria
 

[Ashen Pathfinder 16,162]

I wouldn't think so. I mean, if Discord is truly reformed after the Tirek incident, then that would send a strong statement, IMO. I believe the princesses would prefer to send a message that Equestria is about love and forgiveness, AND that it can work in the end.

 

Execution would just work against that, IMO.

[Pinkamena-Pills 6,839]

Rarity Paige Belle, on 13 Jun 2014 - 6:35 PM, said: Easy! Turn him into stone again, then smash him apart!

 

 

 

Yikes! Brutality!

 

 

There's no need to wish violence upon a character ever, in my opinion - unless that character is Trenderhoof, Suri Polomare, or Blueblood They deserve to be maimed and severely injured due to their unfabulous ways.

 

 

 

 

Stay frosty friendly,my friends. 

 

On a more serious note,im sure Discord has learned is lesson. 

Edited June 14, 2014 by Pinkamena-Pills

[DragonFlyer 329]

Woah, kinda harsh don't ya think? First of all I can't see that happening to anyone in this show - even Tirek was just sent back to Tartarus! If they were gonna execute someone surely it would've have been him. Second of all... !?  I agree with what others are saying here - Discord made a horrible mistake, showed remorse (and not just after his powers were taken, you could see throughout the episode that he felt guilty) and learned his lesson. Clearly he was sincere or he wouldn't have been the last key-giver. He wasn't truly reformed before the finale but I think it's safe to say he is now. However: while I can understand the Mane 6 forgiving him I still find it a little hard to believe ALL of Equestria would forgive him so quickly. I hope we see some of that in Season 5. But punishment? I don't think that's necessary -- unless he has to clean all the windows of Twilight's new castle, complete with maid outfit. Haha, I'll go for that one.  Also...       

 

However, it's hard to be happy with having one friend when everyone else around you STILL HATES YOUR GUTS. The other Mane 5 did slightly annoy me with the way they expected him to be absolutely perfect while refusing to put their own prejudices aside long enough to attempt to connect with him.

^Nailed it, I think anyway!
 

[Adorkable 2,737]

Executed? No.

 

I would recommend some kind of punishment, but I think the scare Discord received was punishment enough.

 

Remember the look on his face? Poor guy, but he did deserve it.

[Sunny Fox 5,952]

And how exactly would you manage to execute him? He can teleport away with a click, survives making his head into a balloon, etc, etc. I doubt very much that he can be killed, unless you first took away his magic like Tirek did. I guess. But even if you could, no, I don't think so. He learned his lesson.

[cuteycindyhoney 13,322]

Easy! Turn him into stone again, then smash him apart!

And then banish all the pieces to the moon!

[Tetrakemy 221]

No, Anypony who would execute someone and take the life of another clearly has not learned the true value of friendship, love and tolerance. 

 

The ponies from Gen 1 obviously too evil and hateful to learn these lessons and so are you guys. 

[GXPBlast 597]

Since the show is on the HUB and being friendship is magic, even Tirek, and the chaos being aka Discord will not be killed.

 

Take away the MLP universe and put in a a Universe with violence and death such as Marvel, and Tirek and Discord would be considered such a threat, that they would be killed somehow.

 

Personally, after what Discord did to the ponies twice now putting Equestria on the brink realizing his mistakes or not, I would have him executed.

 

Putting aside the ways he can deflect the attack, if I can choose a way Discord would be executed knowing he cannot do anything to stop it I would choose a couple ways. Here are some.

 

First put him in the direct blast of this. Should vaporize him instantly.

 

 

Or detonate a nuke directly on top of him like so.

 

 

Then Equestria never has to worry about Discord betraying them every again.

 

Oh and he cannot cause them chaos again. He has caused to much pain and suffering among the ponies and he needs to be taken care of. Of course this is taking the confines of the show friendship and forgiveness out of the picture. I mean people like Hitler, Stalin, Mao and Kim Jong il would be forgiven had they been put in the MLP universe lol.

Edited June 14, 2014 by GXPBlast

[PoniesPlease 365]

He should stand trial.

 

Then a decision should be made.

 

But honestly? He was fooled by Tirek. His nature is chaos. You can't kill something because it is different to you.

[Pastel 7,630]

Exectued?

 

The real bad guy would be the ponies here, not Discord.

[twilightsparkle3562 145]

What good what that do?  Yes, Discord did the unthinkable and made himself a bigger idiot in the eyes of Equestria.  But, maybe he can at least redeem himself in season 5. 

[JH24 385]

Execution seems to be something that's never been implemented in Equestria. Banishment/containment/imprisonment all seems valid forms of punishment though.

 

As for Discord, no, he doesn't deserve that IMO. And I don't think they even could if they wanted to. In the worst case, his essence, his chaotic presence and magic would survive and likely manifest itself into a new being and personality, one possibly posing a much greater threat than Discord was.

 

Imprisoning Discord into stone would only be a temporary solution and Celestia knew that. Time is on Discord's side. Over a 1000 years he would break free again and the cycle would continue to repeat itself. Until a day would come that a new generation of ponies would no longer be able to defeat Discord anymore. 

 

And then Equestria would have a real nightmare on their hands, an unreformed Discord who'll be far worse and dangerous for Equestria and the world than he was before.

 

 

Celestia and the Mane 6 know Discord isn't a lost cause like for example Tirek or Sombra were. If Discord hadn't shown regret or understanding after Tirek's betrayal he might have been banished/imprisoned after all, but the ponies know DIscord isn't inherently evil and that he deserves another chance. The Mane 6 (except Fluttershy) weren't entirely without blame either, they likely knew they could have done more, leaving most of the hard work to Fluttershy instead.

 

 

Discord likely does have to build up some trust with most of the ponies in Equestria, but with him having become a real friend to the Mane 6 I'm sure he'll be very happy to try redeeming himself and set things right.

 

With Discord you know what you have, if you execute him you have no idea what you'll get in return. With Harmony and Chaos being two sides of the same coin, you know something has to take Discord's place.

Edited June 14, 2014 by JH24

[Passion 3,484]

*Notices the thread title*

 

 

 

 

Honestly, in a show like this, where do people even get the idea for such threads :l ?

 

I'll keep it short: "No." The reasons as for why are all to be found in the sentence above /\ .

 

Cheers~!

Edited June 14, 2014 by Khajiit

[DukeofCanterlot 158]

Not gonna happen.

If you think the execution of Discord is something that should happen, write a fanfic about it!

Do some sort of alternate universe where the ponies (except Fluttershy) don't forgive Discord

[Commissar Alexer 763]

He tried to destroy Equestria three times and caused a lot of suffering...

 

 

The questions is not "Why execute Discord?" but "Why not execute him?".

 

Seriously, you all are too soft.

[SomariFeyWright 776]

Simple answer: No.

 

Slightly less simple answer: If Tirek wasn't executed, why the hell would Discord be?

[Scootalove 10,689]

No, because if Discord was to be executed then Tirek would have to be executed as well. Equestria goes more for the banishment/imprisonment method than the execution method anyway.

[JH24 385]

He tried to destroy Equestria three times and caused a lot of suffering...

 

 

The questions is not "Why execute Discord?" but "Why not execute him?".

 

Seriously, you all are too soft.

 

 

Because he showed regret and sincerity in the end, and the Mane 6 realized that.

 

If Discord had gotten his powers back chances are they wouldn't even have been able to execute him.

 

Also, Discord is the representation/manifestation of Chaos and DIsharmony, you can't just execute him without consequences. His essence/chaotic nature would remain and possibly choose/transform into someone else as the next Avatar/Spirit. In the end, you have no idea what you'll be getting in return, even if Equestria would be safe for the short term.

Edited June 14, 2014 by JH24

[GXPBlast 597]

He tried to destroy Equestria three times and caused a lot of suffering...

 

 

The questions is not "Why execute Discord?" but "Why not execute him?".

 

Seriously, you all are too soft.

 

Putting aside the ways he can deflect the attack, if I can choose a way Discord would be executed knowing he cannot do anything to stop it I would choose a couple ways. Here are some other ways he could be taken out. Thought it be a good idea to take this evil being out in an epic way.

 

One of these to Discords head should do just fine.

 

 

Or you can go all and drop on of these on him.

 

Edited June 14, 2014 by GXPBlast

[Commissar Alexer 763]

 

 

Because he showed regret and sincerity in the end, and the Mane 6 realized that.

 

If Adolf Hitler showed regret and said he was sorry for exterminating 6 millions innocent people (including Children) and leading the world in the a brutal and horrifying war, would you forgive him too because he showed regret?

 

Discord may not have done the same things as Hitler (unlikely they would say this in a children cartoon) but he did caused a lot of suffering and he was a tyrann (regarldess what his fans say).

He tried it again when he broke out and later when the princesses trusted him, he sold Equestria to another villain just so that he can have a little fun.

 

 

Even forgiveness has its limits and some crimes just leave no other option than death.

 

 

Also, he a Spirit of chaos not a God of chaos.

[Flutter's lover <3 8,206]

No. and to be honest. Tirek didn't even really need Discord. He just used Discord. Gave him a false sense of loyalty.

 

Discord also never really understood what the concept of friendship actually was. To him, it just meant going to tea parties and lunch with Fluttershy. That's all he knew about friendship. He didn't know what friendship truly meant. Which is standing up for your friends, staying loyal to them,..defending them. Being honest and truthful. kind and caring,..It wasn't until he was betrayed, that he knew what friendship really meant.

 

 

Besides, they're not going to execute a character in a show meant for girls.

Edited June 14, 2014 by :Flutterdash:

[GXPBlast 597]

No. and to be honest. Tirek didn't even really need Discord. He just used Discord. Gave him a false sense of loyalty.

 

Discord also never really understood what the concept of friendship actually was. To him, it just meant going to tea parties and lunch with Fluttershy. That's all he knew about friendship. He didn't know what friendship truly meant. Which is standing up for your friends, staying loyal to them,..defending them. Being honest and truthful. kind and caring,..It wasn't until he was betrayed, that he knew what friendship really meant.

 

 

Besides, they're not going to execute a character in a show meant for girls.

 

 

Of course there will not be executions or death as its the nature of the show. Like I said before in the MLP universe famous dictators would be forgiven like Hitler and Stalin.

 

But taking the friendship and forgiveness out of the equation and the whole nature of the MLP universe, I would think Discord and other villains such as Tirek would be executed. Discord at heart is an evil being and still has chaos in his blood. After all of what he did to Equestria, he has had multiple chances and almost destroyed Equestria in the process multiple times. Taking him out along with other enemies rather than just imprisoning them would be the best option.