11-10-2009, 05:55 PM
I support the death penalty.
In theory, because in practice we have some very serious problems with its implementation.
Perhaps there should be a higher standard of guilt reserved for death penalty convictions: guilty beyond any doubt whatsoever, in order to prevent the execution of those who might be exonerated by DNA evidence and the like.
There have been many cases where defendants in death penalty cases have not been provided with adequate and competent defense.
We need to be clear on why there is a death penalty. It clearly does not deter crime. It is for the relief and satisfaction of the victims' families and society at large.
In theory, because in practice we have some very serious problems with its implementation.
Perhaps there should be a higher standard of guilt reserved for death penalty convictions: guilty beyond any doubt whatsoever, in order to prevent the execution of those who might be exonerated by DNA evidence and the like.
There have been many cases where defendants in death penalty cases have not been provided with adequate and competent defense.
We need to be clear on why there is a death penalty. It clearly does not deter crime. It is for the relief and satisfaction of the victims' families and society at large.