>Do you understand WHY Illinois has abandoned capital punishment? Did you read the article?
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>Yes, I read it. And in cases where there is some question as to guilt, even after a conviction, I'm fine with life in jail. If the person is later proven not guilty (which rarely happens, but I acknowledge it does occur), you can release the person, you can make restitution, etc.
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>But where there's zero question as to guilt (e.g. the case in Florida with the mother and BF beating the hell out of a 3 year old), I say strap them in the chair, shave their heads, attach the electrodes, and let them ride the lightning.

Save energy - decrease the amperage and slow cook 'em.