>For all you conservatives out there who love George W. and the death penalty:
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>http://www.boston.com/news/daily/14/death_row.htm
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>I found this reference in the off ramp at DevX.com

13 since 1977 in Illinois - 23 years is a long time. I'm sure there were plenty of convictions that were solidified by DNA testing during that time. Maybe even the majority. I don't know - I'd be interested to see those numbers as well.
Numbers are meaningless unless given context. They can even be dangerous if they are only given partial context.

Smith's worst enemy was his own defense team. They would only agree to DNA testing at the time if they could keep it to themselves. Would've saved the guy 14 years if they'd have had it done then.