Mistakes happen in the justice system so no I don't support the death penalty. I do back prison reform though to ensure those that need to go to prison do whilst those where rehabilitation is possible is carried out. People should also work in prison where able and give back to society. It also means they will have skills when they leave so there is a better chance of breaking the cycle of reoffending.

Given how poorly it’s executed (pun fully intended), I’m generally opposed to it. The argument that it saves money is false, because death row inmates often spend decades on appeals that end up costing more than just giving them three hots and a cot would have. A death sentence often equates to a life sentence anyway.

Where I do see its value is in open and shut cases where DNA and other forensics have killers dead to rights (again pun intended). It also often leads to a plea bargain where dirt bags like the guy from Idaho accepts life without parole or appeal. I’m all in favor of life without parole and anything that spares surviving relatives from having to return to court and parole hearings to relive their trauma.

I don't know. I was an officer for the DOC and working there during an execution/lethal injection. It was a strange experience, but it meant something to the victim's family.

A lot of death row inmates were quiet. It was the quietest tier in the prison.

Yeah, I don't know.

There are some things like parents mistreating a kid like Toby Hugell or some terrorist things where I'm like "Why don't we just...."

But I see the other side too esp around terrorists making them martyrs etc

So I'm not sure

No. The Australian State in which I reside,last had an execution way back in 1932 - following that,the death penalty remained on the statute books,but capital offence convictions were automatically commuted to life imprisonment.Thence in 1954,the death penalty was removed entirely from our legal framework.

There are instances in which it is the better decision. In considering price\cost efficacy. Shelter, feed, clothe,and monitor someone for the rest of their life or just put them to death? Obviously firing squad would be more cost effective.
But there are several factors to consider in making that determination. Frequency of crime (recidivism). Type of crime (murder or rape when compared to theft or religious persecution). And severity of crime (the extent of suffering involved in a murder, or crime; in retaliation or vengence compared to unprovoked.
So in some cases i do think it is justifiable but in general. Because of cover ups human error and (often racial) preferencial treatment\wealth disparity and the statute of limitations being 30 years(that's when all information might finally see "the light of day"). It needs to be carefully determined, administered, and enforced.

No.

Simply because we as society say "You shall not kill" whether linked to the religious commandments or not but we basically all agree killing people is wrong.

OK - therefore for me society loses its moral high ground if it then says - Actually it's OK to kill these people because they did x.... How long before that morphs to and these people because they think Y.

It's a philosophical opposition from me.

For capital crimes? Absolutely! Stop being secretive about it. Public hangings or firing squads should be reinstated. Consequences for horrid acts must be front and center if we hope for any kind of deterrence. Why should only the result of a heinous criminal act be allowed to be seen by the public and not the consequences being meted out to the criminals that the justice system had found responsible for it?

Capital punishment does not work as as deterrent.

There are some sick people out there, and the world may be better off without them, but there are no country-wide standards on how this is applied (legal representation, social status, money, race, etc).

I am not in favor of capital punishment and prefer to have special jails for those who should be eliminated from society.

No, I don't. I understand why some people want it, but I've also read enough about it going wrong that I simply don't believe in the state power to kill. Life imprisonment is enough.

I believe that some people are in need of better lawyers. And I believe that all accused murderers should have a chance to prove their innocence if and when they have been railroaded by over- eager prosecutors, even after conviction.

However, there are some really vicious predators in our prisons, who are NOT innocent. THOSE people should never, ever be given parole, or ANY chance at freedom.

Yes, at least in the case of dangerous criminals who pose a continuous and intolerable threat to society. I would always put public safety first. Dragging the process out for decades is ridiculous.

No. Not because I don’t believe that some offenders deserve it; there are people whose actions should require they forfeit the right to draw breath.

But the death penalty isn’t meted out equitably, and it’s unlikely to ever be punishment for an offender wealthy enough to avoid it, regardless of the crime.

In law enforcement, one’s personal wealth determines whether an arrest means freedom until trial or immediate incarceration; it determines how vigorous a defense one can mount; even the skill of counsel one can retain.

With the death penalty (if you live in a state that imposes it, most states do) it’s literally a "your money or your life" proposition which is neither just nor likely even Constitutional.

too many states have long appeal pocesses and most never get the penalty enforced. Texas and Florida have an express line, the way it should be

I agree.

Some people are beyond help, if you are willingly took a life or took the decision knowing that it would cause death of the innocent, then why should you be allowed to be rehabilitated.

No, it it simply governmental murder. It has no effect on the murder rate. If an innocent person is executed, then they can't be un-exectuted if new evidence is found. It costs a fortune because of appeals. By saying that murder of any kind is justified, even that sanctioned by the government, it puts into some people's minds that they can find more personal reasons to kill.

In certain cases yes I do. Although it's abolished here in Canada.

I lost faith in the death penalty. Its a complete joke . When a 14 year old black child was put into the electric chair in South Carolina. But yet you have white school shooters with mass casualties who don't even have to worry about that ever being a reality for them. Let me ask you this. If anybody in this world deserved the death penalty it would have been Jeffrey Dahmer. Why wasn't he given the death penalty? crimes cannot get any worse than his from rape, murder, to cannibalism. But a 14 year old black child was danger to society?

No. I don't think it ticks any of the boxes. Maybe some victims/survivors might prefer it, but I question whether or not they get any real value from it above that of life imprisonment

Absolutely not. It's not "justice" for the victim or the victim's family, it's vengeance carried out by the state to make those in power feel masterful.

The problem with the death penalty is, I've met too many people who were falsely convicted to trust the system at this point. If you're going to execute someone, you have to be damn sure you got it right. And let's be honest, our so-called justice system is less about actual justice and more about tons of convictions to make it look like justice is being done.

In New York State there is no "death penalty" extremely rare bc evidence has been revealed 30 years after a conviction and execution proving innocence of the person executed. That has happened numerous times.

No. But if it was up to me prison wouldn't be the pleasant place it is.

I’d rather see the change of mind after being sucker punched by life- in the extremes that it has, losing everything, own businesses and all… But alas that’s been too much too hope for… so I dunno…

Definitely we shouldn't be spending our money on someone just to exist that has committed such a crime give them a week to repent and then send them home to the ultimate judge.

Shit yeah.. need more of it..

Where’s mah Deathrace 2000 and running man tv shows..

No. It's too damaging to the social contract.

I oppose it. With the terrible record of the Justice Department a lot of innocent people would be dead.

No. It's a primitive, outdated practice that needs to end.

I’m against state sponsored killing of its citizens

No. Because apart from anything else, a rich person will never be put to death, regardless of what they've done. They will have the means to commute any death sentence. The poor, on the other hand, will be railroaded straight to the gallows/chair etc.

no certainly not,,,She has not done any treason against the state causing harm to its sovreignity

No. It’s just vengeance and the state shouldn’t be in the vengeance business

There’s no data to show it has any effect on reducing crime

No. The state shouldn't have the right to kill because mistakes can happen.

Yes but just in very extreme cases and with 100% evidence.

No...

It is unnecessary..

No,it's not worth the possibility of innocent people getting murdered.

Has to be proven beyond a shadow of a doubt it was them. If that's not possible it shouldn't exist. Just executng the wrong person and there's no repercussions for it.

The death penalty doesn't cover genocide.

For certain crimes they should have it and asap too

Cops lie and the courts always back them up. ACAB.

No

no

Capital punishment brings closure to the families of victims murdered in cold blood, it is justice.