[loreldan]

My problem with the death penalty is I don't like the idea of the US government deciding who gets to die and who gets to live. This is the ultimate government interference. This parallels my view on taxes. I don't like the idea of the US government deciding who gets my tax money. That said, the EU needs to mind their own business.

[JillValentine]

It's not the U.S. government that decides who gets the death penalty. It's a jury composed of twelve ordinary citizens.

[fr_freak]

My problem with the death penalty is I don't like the idea of the US government deciding who gets to die and who gets to live.

Well, in theory anyway, that decision is made by a jury of your peers, not the government.

[Wonder Warthog]

"My problem with the death penalty is I don't like the idea of the US government deciding who gets to die and who gets to live."

Uh--just FYI--it is STATE governments making these decision--not the Fedgov (although the Fedgov via the Supreme Court occasionally intervenes to stop a state-mandated execution).

[GLDNGUN]

My problem with the death penalty is I don't like the idea of the US government deciding who gets to die and who gets to live. This is the ultimate government interference.

Isn't putting someone in prison for the rest of their life "interference"?

The US Government is THE PEOPLE. If THE PEOPLE say "human life is precious enough that if you take someone else's, you will pay with your own" that's great. That's the way it should be; otherwise, you are literally getting away with murder.