Support for the death penalty has fluctuated since the 1970s, but most Americans are consistently in favor of it

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Support for the death penalty has fluctuated since the 1970s, but most Americans are consistently in favor of it

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Re: Support for the death penalty has fluctuated since the 1970s, but most Americans are consistently in favor of it

On January 14, 2009 Anonymous says:

you kill some one you should be killed

Re: Support for the death penalty has fluctuated since the 1970s, but most Americans are consistently in favor of it

On February 1, 2009 Anonymous says:

how does killing someone prove that killing is wrong in a society?

Re: Support for the death penalty has fluctuated since the 1970s, but most Americans are consistently in favor of it

On April 2, 2009 Anonymous says:

If someone murders another person, knowing in just a matter of years they'll be back out in the streets anyway, it does no good. but if someone knows they'll be killed for murder, they'll probably think twice about it.

also, there have been cases where people sentenced to life have been released EARLY, very early, because of over-crowding in jails. if they're going to be in jail for the rest of their lives anyway, why take up room in jail? it is too much of a risk not only for accidental release, but also for escape.