I agree with the death penalty in cases for the worst murderers however in other cases I support life without parole as an option for most cases of first degree murder. However it seems like texas executes over 30 people a year isnt it too much considering states like north carolina, florida, and georgia that have high death penalty rates only executes 3-5 inmates a year.
2007-11-26 12:18:31 · 22 answers · asked by Brandon 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
George W. Bush never turned down the opportunity to execute people when he was Governor of Texas, apparently that thirst for human blood has not been quenched.
2007-11-26 12:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
Even Texas is sentencing fewer people to death. Last year it executed 15 people, down from 34 a decade ago. You don't have to sympathize with criminals or want them to avoid a terrible punishment to ask if the death penalty prevents or even reduces crime and to think about the risks of executing innocent people. Your question is much too important to settle without having answers to these questions.
Unfortunately, several answers you have received are mistaken about the facts.
124 people on death rows have been released with proof that they were wrongfully convicted. DNA is available in less than 10% of all homicides and isn’t a guarantee we won’t execute innocent people.
The death penalty doesn't prevent others from committing murder. No reputable study shows the death penalty to be a deterrent. To be a deterrent a punishment must be sure and swift. The death penalty is neither. Homicide rates are higher in states and regions that have it than in states that don’t.
We have a good alternative. Life without parole is now on the books in 48 states including Texas. It means what it says. It is sure and swift and rarely appealed. Life without parole is less expensive than the death penalty.
The death penalty costs much more than life in prison, mostly because of the legal process which is supposed to prevent executions of innocent people.
The death penalty isn't reserved for the worst crimes, but for defendants with the worst lawyers. It doesn't apply to people with money. When is the last time a wealthy person was on death row, let alone executed?
The death penalty doesn't necessarily help families of murder victims. Murder victim family members across the country argue that the drawn-out death penalty process is painful for them and that life without parole is an appropriate alternative.
Problems with speeding up the process. Over 50 of the innocent people released from death row had already served over a decade. If the process is speeded up we are sure to execute an innocent person.
2007-11-27 10:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by Susan S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You mean as you are murdering the English language? Texas only executes those who fall into the guidelines of the death penalty and have been found guilty by a jury. Texas is a much larger state.
2007-11-26 20:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Not nearly enough in my humble opinion. If I had my way everyone convicted of first degree murder would get the death penalty,hanging or firing squad just like it was done at the time of Americas founding,that way there should be no debate as to whether it's Constitutional or not. And all sentences should be carried out within 2 years,which leaves plenty of time for appeals if done properly.
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2007-11-26 20:31:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, in fact, Texas has the best appeals system and moves to justice in a timely manor. In California, you have people on Death Row for 20 plus years. In Louisiana about 14-16 years and Texas its about 10-12 years.
2007-11-26 20:22:49 · answer #5 · answered by bigmikejones 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
anyone who takes anothers life, in the criminally way, like just a murder, needs to also lose their life, and of course the reason we have so many on death row, is that it creates job's look at all the child molesters they let out, men who have killed children etc. and then they do it again , I'm so tired of hearing about these people who take anothers life, not delt with, it's a crying shame, so when you vote, vote for someone who is for the death penalty, let them start cleaning up the prison system!!!!!
2007-11-26 20:25:29 · answer #6 · answered by poopsie 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Nope...they deserve a fair trial, and a fair hanging !
I am a big backer of capital punishment. However, it should only be carried out when there is absolute proof that the verdict is correct.
DNA does wonders, but always look at the system and the cops, lawyers, D.A.'s and judges as never working for JUSTICE...only their own gain
But if it's proven completely,,,,hang em high ! IN PUBLIC !!!!!.
2007-11-26 20:29:53 · answer #7 · answered by commanderbuck383 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, in fact I wish my state would execute more. The death penalty is a deterrent and punishment but it is ineffective if not used. It is given for the highest rimes and I find it repugnant that killers are being given more care than victims.
2007-11-26 20:24:21 · answer #8 · answered by JFra472449 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
yeah they do execute to many humans a year which is very awful considering that back about ok i dont know the year but during the mid west they just imprisoned a bunch of people and left them for life but as time changes so does the government im for the penalty just not like that they need to put more life sentences rather than what they do
2007-11-26 20:27:18 · answer #9 · answered by half-jaw 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
If they still have any monsters on death row, then no, they don't. How about an electric couch? Could get rid of three of the animals at a time that way.
2007-11-26 20:41:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Not enough. Texas means what it says not like other States. You get the death penalty? you die!!
2007-11-26 20:33:25 · answer #11 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋