“.........why remove the death penalty option?”...
Excellent question. Sure didn’t take Clinton long to convict and do away with Oklahoma bomber Timothy McVey. Why should Cruz get a pass, he is also guilty? The death penalty should be enforced as it just may send a message to other would be shooters and bombers. Can’t see where keeping Cruz alive and costing millions would serve any purpose.
There is also a deterrent aspect to the death penalty; these losers can’t think they’ll live out their lives with Mumia Abu-Jamal celebrity in prison...