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msmarieh
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« on: December 15, 2004, 03:49:54 pm » |
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I could absolutely give the death penalty for heinous crimes. If someone is proven to have taken the lives of others, they should give up the right to their own life (outside of self defense type situations of course).
I would require a large burden of proof however, before I would give that punishment. It must be based on multiple witnesses, DNA evidence and other evidence that is conclusive.
As for the costs, I have heard (though haven't researched the veracity) that appeals on death row end up costing more for the taxpayers that life in prison.
However, as my husband puts in, when it comes to deterence, someone put to death sure won't commit that crime again!
Marie
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