Yes, you are correct about the punishment for treason.
Does it allow for the punishment of murder?
I contend that it is the states right to determine that.
I contend that it is the states right to determine law concerning abortion as well.
Honestly, I am pro-life. I feel that if such a thing were actually put to a vote, it would end. I think it would turn the voting public’s stomach to decide that. I think part of the issue is that it is now convienent, the public doesn’t ever have to think about, unless they want to.
Now, if they HAD to think about it, by way of the ballot box......Hmmm..... I wonder.........
I contend that it is the states right to determine law concerning abortion as well.
The Fourteenth Amendment"No State shall...deprive any person of life...without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."
I contend that it is the states right to determine law concerning abortion as well.
Yes, we agree. So incidentally does Antonin Scalia, so we are in good company, legally speaking.
It's pretty clear that the death penalty is allowed, but not required for other crimes. It cannot be unconstutional based on "cruel and unusual punishment".