[BuffaloJack]

Whether it is a deterent or not is debateable, but it does eliminate repeat offenders.

[sgtbono2002]

There is no evidence that any executed prisoner ever killed again.

The problem with the death penalty is that it is put off too long.

A prisoner found guilty should get an appeal in 6 months and the day after the 2nd conviction gets his/her lights put out.

[jwparkerjr]

Far as I’m concerned any deterrence effect it has is of secondary importance. It’s not called ‘capital deterrence’ but rather ‘capital PUNISHMENT.” As long as it’s seen as a punishment then it’s doing its job as far as I’m concerned. Any deterrent effect it might have is pure serendipity!

[jwparkerjr]

Far as I’m concerned any deterrence effect it has is of secondary importance. It’s not called ‘capital deterrence’ but rather ‘capital PUNISHMENT.” As long as it’s seen as a punishment then it’s doing its job as far as I’m concerned. Any deterrent effect it might have is pure serendipity!