>>>>For me its a red herring. The state should never kill .
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>>>I agree with that...and I think more Americans are believing that each year.
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>>I don't know about that. There is an anger level in this country that is just below the boiling point.
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>>Here is the paradox I don't get. A death sentence essentially says you have done the most unforgivable thing you can do, which is take a human life. And for that we are going to kill you.
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>Seems pretty clear. Object lesson, punishment and prophylaxis - not to mention if done properly ( i.e in a very timely fashion) much cheaper than room and board forever.

Cheaper is true. But studies show capital punishment is not a deterrent.

Have you been following the case in Texas?