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Originally Posted by GBBob
I figured I would have little or no support on the Death Penalty, but here are my reasons..obviously IMO 
1) Since the gun lovers always invoke their interpretation of the 2nd Amendment, I think it's reasonable to look at the 8th as well. If killing another person isn't considered "cruel and unusual punishment", I'm not sure what would qualify. And the "eye for an eye" logic doesn't cut it in my mind.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruel_a...ual_punishment
2) The fact that even one innocent person could be put to death, and we all know that many have, is reason enough to ban it.
3) A life sentence in solitary is a much more appropriate penalty and I can honestly say that god forbid I was in a position to have a say in sentencing, that is what I would request.
4) Without the need for appeals, millions and millions would be saved annually and would cover the extra facilities needed to house life without parole prisoners. |
actually, i read not long ago that there is no evidence that an innocent man (in the u.s.) has been put to death.
of course, banning it outright would keep it that way.